assist vs relief

relief vs assist

assist and relief both are nouns.

assist is a verb but relief is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assist	Yes	No	Yes	No
relief	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, relief is a hyponym of assist; that is, relief is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assist:

assist: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
relief: assistance in time of difficulty

Other hyponyms of assist include self-help, facilitation, hand, helping hand, recourse, refuge, resort, thanks, ministration, succor, succour, lift, service, accommodation, boost, encouragement, comfort, support.

assist (noun)	relief (noun)
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play	aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose	the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
	assistance in time of difficulty
	the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
	sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
	a change for the better
	the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
	someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
	(law) redress awarded by a court
	the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
	a pause for relaxation

assist (verb)	relief (verb)
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
work for, or be a servant to
give help or assistance; be of service

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