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relief

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ʁɨˈlɛvu/re·le·vo

Definitions

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1

The variations in elevation of a land surface or the raised parts of a sculpture.

Usage examples

“The map shows the relief of the mountainous region.”
“The sculpture has beautiful relief.”

Common combinations

relief maphigh relieflow relief
2

Importance, emphasis, or significance given to something.

Usage examples

“The issue has great prominence in the political debate.”
“Prominence was given to his achievements.”

Common combinations

of great prominencegive prominence toachieve prominence