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- [ri-leef]
- /rɪˈlif/
- /rɪˈliːf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-leef]
- /rɪˈlif/
Definitions of relief word
- noun relief prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast. 1
- noun relief the projection of a figure or part from the ground or plane on which it is formed, as in sculpture or similar work. 1
- noun relief a piece or work in such projection. 1
- noun relief an apparent projection of parts in a painting, drawing, etc., giving the appearance of the third dimension. 1
- noun relief Physical Geography. the differences in elevation and slope between the higher and lower parts of the land surface of a given area. 1
- noun relief Also called relief printing. Printing. any printing process, as letterpress or flexography, in which the printing ink is transferred to paper or another printed surface from areas that are higher than the rest of the block. 1
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Origin of relief
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Relief
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
relief popularity
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".
relief usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relief
noun relief
- abetment — to encourage, support, or countenance by aid or approval, usually in wrongdoing: to abet a swindler; to abet a crime.
- abolitionism — the principle or policy of abolition, especially of slavery of blacks in the U.S.
- acquittance — a release from or settlement of a debt, etc
- almsgiving — the making of charitable donations, giving alms
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
verb relief
- lay by — the manner, relative position, or direction in which something lies: the lie of the patio, facing the water. Synonyms: place, location, site.
Antonyms for relief
noun relief
- abjection — an abject state or condition
- affliction — An affliction is something which causes physical or mental suffering.
- anguish — Anguish is great mental suffering or physical pain.
- apprehensiveness — uneasy or fearful about something that might happen: apprehensive for the safety of the mountain climbers.
- bad break — misfortune, period of bad luck
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