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relief vs change

change vs relief

relief and change both are nouns.

relief is not a verb while change is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relief Yes No No No
change Yes No Yes No
As nouns, change is a hypernym of relief; that is, change is a word with a broader meaning than relief:
  • relief: a change for the better
  • change: an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
Other hypernyms of relief include alteration, modification.
relief (noun) change (noun)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped the action of changing something
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) a different or fresh set of clothes
assistance in time of difficulty a thing that is different
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged a difference that is usually pleasant
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
a change for the better the result of alteration or modification
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced coins of small denomination regarded collectively
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) the balance of money received when the amount you tender is greater than the amount due
(law) redress awarded by a court money received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or a different currency
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) a relational difference between states; especially between states before and after some event
a pause for relaxation
relief (verb) change (verb)
undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
change clothes; put on different clothes
exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another
remove or replace the coverings of
become deeper in tone
change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
give to, and receive from, one another
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