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'relief' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'relief' with 7 example sentences.


relief noun

: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

: the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

: (law) redress awarded by a court

: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

: assistance in time of difficulty

: a pause for relaxation

: a change for the better

: aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

: the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged


  • Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
  • That's a huge relief.
  • This medicine will give you some relief.
  • Dan needed money and sought financial relief from his father.
  • To my relief, he came home safe and sound.
  • Aspirin can provide quick relief for a headache.
  • Relief has been sent to the flood sufferers.
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