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Sam felt relieved when he found his missing library book.
What does Relieved mean?
Relieved means feeling better because a worry or problem is gone.
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Feeling better because a worry or problem is gone.
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What does relieved mean?
Relieved means feeling better because a worry or problem is gone.
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Which word is closest in meaning to relieved?
Comforted is close in meaning to relieved in this context.
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WordRelieved.
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MeaningRelieved means feeling better because a worry or problem is gone.
ExampleExample: Sam felt relieved when he found his missing library book.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ri · leevd
- Strongest beat
- leevd
- Ending
- leevd
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on leevd.
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Synonyms
Words like Relieved
comfortedUse when someone feels better after worry or distress.
Antonyms
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worriedUse when someone thinks something may be wrong.
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Look for clues that show a worry ending.
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Relieved is often a calm happy feeling after stress.
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