on relief

on re·lief

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Definitions of on relief words

noun on relief alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression, etc. 1
noun on relief a means or thing that relieves pain, distress, anxiety, etc. 1
noun on relief money, food, or other help given to those in poverty or need. 1
noun on relief something affording a pleasing change, as from monotony. 1
noun on relief release from a post of duty, as by the arrival of a substitute or replacement. 1
noun on relief the person or persons acting as replacement. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English relef < Old French relief, derivative of relever to raise; see relieve

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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