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relief vs aid

aid vs relief

relief and aid both are nouns.

relief is not a verb while aid is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relief Yes No No No
aid Yes No Yes No
As nouns, aid is a hypernym of relief; that is, aid is a word with a broader meaning than relief:
  • relief: assistance in time of difficulty
  • aid: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of relief include assist, assistance, help.
relief (noun) aid (noun)
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) the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
assistance in time of difficulty a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
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
relief (verb) aid (verb)
improve the condition of
give help or assistance; be of service
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