relief vs equal

equal vs relief

relief and equal both are nouns.

relief is not an adjective while equal is an adjective.

relief is not a verb while equal is a verb.

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

As nouns, equal is a hypernym of relief; that is, equal is a word with a broader meaning than relief:

relief: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
equal: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

Other hypernyms of relief include compeer, match, peer.

relief (noun)	equal (noun)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped	a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
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

relief (adjective)	equal (adjective)
	having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
	having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

relief (verb)	equal (verb)
	make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
	be identical or equivalent to
	be equal to in quality or ability

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