relief (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: rɪˈliːf
Definition
A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
Examples
She felt a wave of relief when she heard her son was safe.
The news that the storm had passed brought immense relief to the coastal town.
He finally found relief from his constant pain after starting the new medication.
How to Use relief
- relief from (prepositional phrase)
- The act of being freed from something unpleasant. — "She finally found relief from her chronic back pain."
- relief to (prepositional phrase)
- Something that causes a feeling of comfort or reassurance. — "It was a relief to hear that the exam was postponed."
- in relief (prepositional phrase)
- Describing a type of sculpture where the image projects from the background. — "The figures on the frieze were carved in relief."
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