B2
release vs relieve vs relive
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| releaseverb/rɪˈliːs/ | Meaning to let someone or something go free; also to make a film, song or product available to the public | Goes with released from | Example He was released from prison after serving five years. |
| relieveverb/rɪˈliːv/ | Meaning to make pain, worry or a problem less strong or less serious | Goes with relieve pain | Example A warm bath can relieve the pain in your back. |
| reliveverb/ˌriːˈlɪv/ | Meaning to remember something so clearly that it feels like it is happening again | Goes with — | Example Looking at the old photos, she could relive her happy school days. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Burning rubbish can gas that is harmful to breathe.