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relief

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈliːf/]

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relief: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use relief in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “stress or pain”

(noun) a feeling of comfort or happiness that comes when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is removed. Like when you have a headache and it goes away, you feel relief.

Example

After taking the medicine, she felt relief from her back pain.

Example

There was no relief from the constant noise outside.

Example

How did you feel when you finally got relief from the heat?

Context: “poverty or suffering”

(noun) money, food, or other help that is given to people who are poor or suffering. It's like when someone in need gets help to make their situation better.

Example

The charity provided relief to families affected by the natural disaster.

Example

The community lacked resources to offer relief to the homeless population.

Example

How can we provide relief to those in need in our community?

Context: “art or design”

(noun) a part of a stone, wood, or metal surface that is cut away or raised above the rest. It creates a 3D effect in art or decoration.

Example

The sculpture featured intricate relief patterns on its surface.

Example

The wall was plain with no relief or texture.

Example

What type of relief would you like to add to the artwork?

How to pronounce relief

Pronunciation: [/ɹɪˈliːf/]

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