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/ɹɪlˈiːf/
/ɹiˈɫif/, /ɹɪˈɫif/Relief
[NOUN]1
a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone
2
a method of carving a decorative pattern in a piece of wood, stone, etc. in a way that it stands out the surface
2.1
a decorative pattern made by carving in a piece of wood, stone, etc.
6
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
8
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
12
a feeling of release or relaxation that comes after a period of tension or suspense in a story
Examples
1. Morning brought no relief from the heat.
2. The medicine provided relief, but it wasn't a permanent cure.
3. He felt a sense of relief when the doctor assured him that his stomach issue was temporary.
4. He applied a few drops of spikenard oil to his temples, finding relief from his headache.
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