relief

noun B2

Meaning

Relief refers to a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following the removal of stress or discomfort, often experienced in challenging situations.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "relief" with "relieve," which is a verb.

Example Sentences

Do you feel relief after finishing your difficult exam ?
I felt a lot of relief after finishing the difficult exam .
She felt relief after finishing her difficult exam on time .
The government provided financial relief to support small businesses .

Never forget "relief"

Set a daily goal, reinforce with word cards and games, and track your progress in the Vocab5000 app — learn every B2 level word permanently with our science-based repetition system.

Vocab5000