Meaning Of The Word Relief

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What's The Definition Of Relief?

relief
If you feel a sense of relief, you feel happy because something unpleasant has not happened or is no longer happening.
Relief is money, food, or clothing that is provided for people who are very poor, or who have been affected by war or a natural disaster.
uncountable noun: If something provides relief from pain or distress, it stops the pain or distress.

relief in American English
an easing, as of pain, discomfort, or anxiety

relief in American English 1
noun: alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression, etc.

relief in American English 2
noun: prominence, distinctness, or vividness due to contrast

relief in British English
noun: a feeling of cheerfulness or optimism that follows the removal of anxiety, pain, or distress

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