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relief vs match

match vs relief

relief and match both are nouns.

relief is not a verb while match is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relief Yes No No No
match Yes No Yes No
As nouns, match is a hypernym of relief; that is, match is a word with a broader meaning than relief:
  • relief: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
  • match: a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
Other hypernyms of relief include compeer, equal, peer.
relief (noun) match (noun)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) an exact duplicate
assistance in time of difficulty a burning piece of wood or cardboard
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged something that resembles or harmonizes with
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete
a change for the better a pair of people who live together
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect
(law) redress awarded by a court the score needed to win a match
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
a pause for relaxation
relief (verb) match (verb)
be equal or harmonize
make correspond or harmonize
make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching
set into opposition or rivalry
bring two objects, ideas, or people together
give or join in marriage
provide funds complementary to
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
be equal to in quality or ability
Difference between relief and match

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