relief

About 33.80 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The removal of stress or discomfort.

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

2. noun The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
3. noun Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
4. noun The person who takes over a shift for another.

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

5. noun Aid or assistance offered in time of need.

   Relief arrived quickly after the disaster.

6. noun Military assistance to break a siege or an encirclement.
7. noun Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
8. noun A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.

Similar words

alleviation easing assuagement respite ease moderation rest succor succour fill-in

Often followed by

of from to and in for is that was

Word family

reliefs