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relief
What does relief mean?
relief (noun): the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use relief in a sentence?
- As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce relief?
/ɹɪˈlif/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “relief” mean?
any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject
Not quite: that's what code means.
the final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort
Not quite: that's what result means.
a piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep
Not quite: that's what bed means.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
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