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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

relief

/ˈrɛlɪf/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does relief mean?

noun, verb

A feeling of happiness or relief is a strong and pleasant feeling that you have when something unpleasant or difficult has stopped or been dealt with. To provide or afford relief is to make a difficult or unpleasant situation easier or less severe.

Example

"The news brought great relief to the family after months of uncertainty."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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