spell vs relieve

relieve vs spell

spell is a noun but relieve is not a noun.

spell and relieve both are verbs.

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

As verbs, relieve is a hypernym of spell; that is, relieve is a word with a broader meaning than spell:

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

Other hypernyms of spell include take over.

spell (noun)	relieve (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

spell (verb)	relieve (verb)
take turns working	provide physical relief, as from pain
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of	provide relief for
indicate or signify	alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
place under a spell	relieve oneself of troubling information
write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)	grant exemption or release to
relieve (someone) from work by taking a turn	lessen the intensity of or calm
	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 spell and relieve

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