relief
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- noun
- /rɪˈlif/
- Finding my lost wallet was such a relief after worrying about it all day.
- pain relief
- symptom relief
- sigh of relief
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Watch on YouTubeAnd they would feel immediate relief from the phantom pain.
- And they would feel immediate relief from the phantom pain.
- He says it's not an outburst of relief or joy.
- And so I think it was like quite a relief when I was born.
- It's a great relief to like, you know.
- And it was like the greatest relief I'd ever felt.
- But when they do, it's just the biggest relief, right?
- So there there is a sense of relief and pleasure.
- Yeah, there is a sweet relief to that, to be sure.
- They found that the effect of pain relief does exist, but it's small.
- Many people get great relief from things like Wellbutrin.
Examples
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Yes, it's a relief to be back here with you, Constable Papperwick.
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For some women, CPCs may offer relief and validate their choices.
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And that was such a relief and felt so simple.
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But when they do, it's just the biggest relief, right?
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Yeah, it's a huge relief to just get it out.
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The relief when I saw your face...
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All patients reported major pain relief, with no difference between the two groups.
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It was a relief to get back to work.
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It is such a relief to let go of the lies.
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Her feelings of humiliation gradually transitioned to feelings of relief that she was not alone in such circumstances.
Academic text (2015)
Synonyms
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A state of comfort and freedom from worry
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5.1
Comfort that helps you when you feel sad or upset
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1.6
A calm, stress-free state when you rest or enjoy free time
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7.2
A short break from something difficult or unpleasant
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6.8
A short break from something unpleasant, like hot weather
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A change that makes something less strong or difficult
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A lessening of pain, suffering, or a problem
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To make pain or discomfort less strong
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A strong feeling of relief that you can almost feel physically
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A feeling of relief when pain or worry becomes less
Comfort that helps you feel less sad during hard times
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
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3.1
Help people and communities get after a disaster, such as food, shelter and medical care
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9.3
A sculpture with figures that stick out a little from a flat background
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7.8
A style of sculpture where shapes stand out a little from a flat background with no part fully separate
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A printing method where you press ink on raised parts of a block onto paper
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7.9
A raised image carved into a flat surface that stands out from the background
How Relieved
Surface Forms
Etymology
Relief comes from the Latin word relevare meaning 'to lift up'. So feeling relief is like a heavy weight being lifted from you, which explains the drop in pain or worry.