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According to WordNet, the noun "relief" has 11 sense(s).

101088168 aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years".

104073669 sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background.

107493280 the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief".

114445749 the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease".

115274074 a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests".

113290991 (law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?".

110648237 someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins".

101075567 the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta".

100354884 the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain".

101209220 assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims".

107357101 a change for the better.

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