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relief

/ˈrɛlɪf/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does relief mean?

noun, verb

A feeling of happiness or relief is a strong and pleasant feeling that you have when something unpleasant or difficult has stopped or been dealt with. To provide or afford relief is to make a difficult or unpleasant situation easier or less severe.

Example

"The news brought great relief to the family after months of uncertainty."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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