Relief

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlif/

Definitions of relief

noun something that alleviates pain or discomfort

Example Sentences

A1 I felt relief when I found my lost keys.

A2 The cool breeze brought relief from the hot sun.

B1 Taking a break from work can provide relief from stress.

B2 The medication brought immediate relief from the pain.

C1 The ceasefire agreement provided some relief for the war-torn country.

C2 The successful surgery brought immense relief to the patient and their family.

Examples of relief in a Sentence

formal The government announced a new relief package for small businesses affected by the pandemic.

informal I felt a sense of relief when I finally finished my exams.

slang I can't believe I found my lost wallet, what a relief!

figurative Listening to music is a relief for my soul after a long day.

Grammatical Forms of relief

• past tense: relieved
• plural: reliefs
• comparative: more relieved
• superlative: most relieved
• present tense: relieves
• future tense: will relieve
• perfect tense: has relieved
• continuous tense: is relieving
• singular: relief
• positive degree: relief
• infinitive: to relieve
• gerund: relieving
• participle: relieved

Origin and Evolution of relief

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'relief' originated from the Latin word 'relevare' meaning 'to raise up' or 'to lighten'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'relief' evolved to also mean a feeling of reassurance or comfort, as well as a sculpture technique where figures are raised from a flat surface.