relief
US /rɪˈlif/
Definition
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
It was a relief to hear that the shipment had finally arrived.
Word Family
Synonyms
- comforta state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
- aida resource
- assistancethe activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Collocations
- Easy sigh of reliefto sigh of relief, meaning to heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
- Medium disaster relief effortdescribing disaster relief effort (a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune)
- Hard grant interim injunctive reliefto grant interim injunctive relief, meaning to let have
- Very Hard provide comic relief amidst tense dramato supply or make available regarding comic relief amidst tense drama
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.