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relief

/rɪˈliːf/
re · lief rɪ · ˈliːf
English Definition
n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
中文释义
宽慰,减轻
Significado en Español
alivio
한국어 뜻
안도, 경감
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự nhẹ nhõm, sự giảm nhẹ
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Example Sentence

She felt relief when the exam was over.

考试结束后她感到如释重负。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “relief”:

  1. A comfort
  2. B anxiety
  3. C distress
  4. D worry
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A — comfort. “relief” means n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It was a huge ______ to hear that everyone had safely survived the storm.

  1. A worry
  2. B dread
  3. C panic
  4. D relief
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D — relief. “relief” means n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

Common questions about “relief”

What does “relief” mean?

relief — n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress. In Chinese: 宽慰,减轻.

How do you pronounce “relief”?

relief is pronounced /rɪˈliːf/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · lief.

How do you use “relief” in a sentence?

She felt relief when the exam was over. (考试结束后她感到如释重负。)

What are synonyms for “relief”?

comfort, ease, respite — all close in meaning to relief (n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress).

Is “relief” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. relief appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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