Meaning & use

respite

noun·Academic

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

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The shade of the old oak tree offered a brief respite from the heat.

Nurses need real respite between long shifts to avoid burning out.

A note on using this word

Respite implies only temporary relief; the difficulty usually returns once the respite ends.

Words with a similar meaning

breakreliefreprieve

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