Basic Details
Word: Relieve
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To make something less painful, stressful, or difficult.
Synonyms: Alleviate, ease, soothe, lessen
Antonyms: Aggravate, intensify, worsen
Idioms and Phrases
- Relieve the pressure: To reduce stress or tension. Example: "Taking a break helps to relieve the pressure of studying for exams."
- Relieve one's mind: To ease worries or concerns. Example: "Talking to a friend can help relieve your mind when you're feeling anxious."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She took some medicine to relieve her headache after a long day at school.
Example 2: The teacher did her best to relieve the students' fears about the upcoming test.
Example 3: After a relaxing holiday, he felt relieved and ready to return to work.
Fun Fact
The word "relieve" comes from the Latin word "relevo," which means "to raise again" or "to lift up." This relates to the idea of lifting off burdens to make someone feel better.
Famous Quote
"The greatest relief is to be able to talk your heart out." Author Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "relieve" mean?
a) To make something harder
b) To make something less painful
c) To increase stress
d) To ignore a problem
Answer: b) To make something less painful
2. Which of these is a synonym of "relieve"?
a) Aggravate
b) Alleviate
c) Intensify
d) Complicate
Answer: b) Alleviate
3. Which is an antonym of "relieve"?
a) Ease
b) Lessen
c) Intensity
d) Reduce
Answer: c) Intensity
4. Which sentence uses "relieve" correctly?
a) He will relieve the car after driving for hours.
b) She felt a sense of relief after talking to her teacher.
c) The weather seems to relieve today.
d) A lion would relieve its territory.
Answer: b) She felt a sense of relief after talking to her teacher.
5. Which idiom means to reduce stress or tension?
a) Relieve the pressure
b) Relieve one's mind
c) On cloud nine
d) Break the ice
Answer: a) Relieve the pressure
