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relief

The correct spelling is relief.

How to pronounce relief

/ɹɪˈliːf/
noun

IPA: /ɹɪˈliːf/

Say it like: Rel-eef

The correct spelling is relief. The removal of stress or discomfort. For example: "I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home."

Usage Examples

I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home.

Officer Schmidt can finally go home because his relief has arrived.

the relief on that part of the Earth's surface

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The removal of stress or discomfort.
  2. 2.The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
  3. 3.Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
  4. 4.The person who takes over a shift for another.
  5. 5.Aid or assistance offered in time of need.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities.
  2. 2.Of or used in letterpress.

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