relief
US /rɪˈlif/
・UK /rɪˈli:f/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
Aid pilots dropped relief to the villagers caught in the storm
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
The relief shows images of people and their lives in ancient Egypt
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)People who replace other workers and their duties
Relief from their work on the ship provided a much needed break for the crew
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Release from worry, stress or tension
When I quit my job, I experienced great relief
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
It was a great relief to get my exam results.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The variations in elevation of the earth's surface.
The relief of the land was varied, with mountains and valleys.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The freeing of a besieged town or fortress by an approaching force.
The relief of the besieged city was a welcome sight.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A reduction in tax, especially to allow for particular expenses.
The government offered tax relief to small businesses.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The removal or lessening of pain, discomfort, or distress.
This medicine provides relief from pain.
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Knight
- The inhabitants, of Tortosa being at length reduced to great straits, desired relief of the Earl,
The inhabitants, of Tortosa being at length reduced to great straits, desired relief of the Earl,
- The inhabitants [of Tortosa] being at length reduced to great streights, desired relief
The inhabitants [of Tortosa] being at length reduced to great streights, desired relief
How Rich People Hide Their Money
- will be spending each year for the next decade on student debt relief.
will be spending each year for the next decade on student debt relief.
- for the next decade on student debt relief.
for the next decade on student debt relief.
Iran's president, several officials die in helicopter crash
- There is relief that Iran does not appear to be pointing blame at Israel.
There is relief that Iran does not appear to be pointing blame at Israel.
- There is relief that Iran does not appear to be pointing
There is relief that Iran does not appear to be pointing
Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
- Chris Robinson, has to wait 52 weeks for her pain relief treatment, instead of the 18 weeks
Chris Robinson, has to wait 52 weeks for her pain relief treatment, instead of the 18 weeks
- My constituent, Chris Robinson, has to wait 52 weeks for her pain relief treatment instead of the 18 weeks that a properly funded NHS would deliver.
My constituent, Chris Robinson, has to wait 52 weeks for her pain relief treatment instead of the 18 weeks that a properly funded NHS would deliver.
How I Tricked My Brain Into Stopping Cravings
- the sweet satisfaction, stress relief, and fireworks that go off inside you while you enjoy that chocolate.
the sweet satisfaction, stress relief, and fireworks that go off inside you while you enjoy that chocolate.
- "Why do I turn to food for stress-relief?"
"Why do I turn to food for stress-relief?"
Why South Africa is still so segregated
- I couldn't believe that I was back. It was a sense of relief.
I couldn't believe that I was back. It was a sense of relief.
- It was a sense of relief."
It was a sense of relief."
Barack Obama plays soccer with a robot in Japan
- Obama also shown a disaster relief robot jointly funded by Japanese investors and the US government.
Obama also shown a disaster relief robot jointly funded by Japanese investors and the US government.
- Obama also shown a disaster relief robot jointly funded by Japanese investors and the US government.
Obama also shown a disaster relief robot jointly funded by Japanese investors and the US government.
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- RELIEF OR FORGIVENESS.
RELIEF OR FORGIVENESS.
Bill Gates meets Aamir Khan
- PM's Relief Fund, you just feel God knows what will happen, where will it go, be part
PM's Relief Fund, you just feel God knows what will happen, where will it go, be part
Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- you're talking about. My view is that we ought to provide tax relief to people in the middle
you're talking about. My view is that we ought to provide tax relief to people in the middle
- My view is that we ought to provide tax relief to people in the middle class.
My view is that we ought to provide tax relief to people in the middle class.