relieve vs spell

spell vs relieve

relieve is not a noun while spell is a noun.

relieve and spell both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
relieve	No	No	Yes	No
spell	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spell is a hyponym of relieve; that is, spell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relieve:

relieve: free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
spell: relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn

relieve (noun)	spell (noun)
	a verbal formula believed to have magical force
	a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
	a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

relieve (verb)	spell (verb)
provide physical relief, as from pain	take turns working
provide relief for	orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive	indicate or signify
relieve oneself of troubling information	place under a spell
grant exemption or release to	write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
lessen the intensity of or calm	relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn
take by stealing
free from a burden, evil, or distress
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

Difference between relieve and spell

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