Relief
Pronunciation: /rɪˈliːf/
Relief (noun)
- a feeling of happiness when something unpleasant stops or becomes less severe
- assistance given to people in need, especially during emergencies or disasters
- a method in art where shapes are carved on a surface to stand out from the background
Examples
- She felt a sense of relief after the exam.
- Hearing the good news brought him relief.
Common collocations: sense of relief, bring relief, provide relief, relief efforts, disaster relief