B2nounemotionshealth
US/rɪˈliːf/
UK/rɪˈliːf/
a good feeling when something bad stops or does not happen; also help given to people in need
In context
It was a huge relief when I heard that I had passed the exam.
This cream gives fast relief from mosquito bites.
The Red Cross sent food and blankets as part of the flood relief effort.
Words that go with relief
noun + preposition
- sigh of reliefWe all breathed a sigh of relief when the plane landed.
- relief fromThe rain brought relief from the heat.
- to my reliefTo my relief, the shop was still open.
adjective + noun
- what a reliefYou found your passport? What a relief!
noun + noun
- pain reliefThe doctor gave her medicine for pain relief.
- disaster reliefThe government set aside money for disaster relief.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I felt very relief.Correct: I felt very relieved.