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relief

relief

Meaning of relief

easing of stress

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British English/rɪˈliːf/
American English/rɪˈliːf/
Russian transcription[əblʲɪˈt͡ɕenʲɪje]
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relief with English translation

relief usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

When the storm passed, relief washed over the village.

Когда буря прошла, по селу прокатилось облегчение.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

He felt relief when the lost dog came back that evening.

Он почувствовал облегчение, когда вечером вернулась пропавшая собака.

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relief synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between relief / reassurance / mitigation / ease / comfort / release

R
🇬🇧English
reassurance

The act of removing doubts or fears by giving confidence or comfort; focuses on reducing worry.

B2Often

His boss's reassurance made him feel much better about the change.

M
🇬🇧English
mitigation

The act of lessening severity, seriousness, or harmful effects; formal and often used in policy/law.

C1Rarely

Mitigation of the damage reduced long‑term costs.

🇬🇧English

Absence of difficulty or effort; can also mean a mild feeling of relief or comfort.

B1Very Often

He completed the task with ease and felt less stressed afterwards.

🇬🇧English

Physical ease or emotional support; often a state of being comfortable rather than a momentary release.

B1Often

He found comfort in his friend's words after the bad news.

🇬🇧English

A freeing or letting go of tension, restraint, or emotion; often implies an active letting go.

B2Often

She felt a release of tension after talking about it.

R
🇬🇧English
respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

C1Rarely

They got a brief respite from the storm.

C
🇬🇧English
consolation

Comfort offered after a loss or disappointment; an act or thing that soothes sorrow.

B2Rarely

As a consolation, she received many supportive messages.

S
🇬🇧English
solace

Comfort or consolation in a time of distress; somewhat literary.

C1Rarely

He sought solace in music after the breakup.

🇬🇧English

The state of reducing tension or stress; rest or leisure that calms mind and body.

B1Often

Yoga helps with relaxation after a long day.

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How to pronounce relief and what this word means

relief means relief. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce relief

/rɪˈliːf/

relief translation

relief

relief examples

When the storm passed, relief washed over the village.

relief transcription

/rɪˈliːf/, /rɪˈliːf/

Questions about this word

relief meaning: what does it mean?

easing of stress

relief pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

relief is pronounced as /rɪˈliːf/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

relief definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

When the storm passed, relief washed over the village. Translation: Когда буря прошла, по селу прокатилось облегчение.

Is relief part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, relief can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is relief part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, relief can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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