Basic Details
Word: Relieved
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling happy because something difficult or unpleasant has been removed or solved.
Synonyms: Comforted, alleviated, unburdened
Antonyms: Stressed, anxious, worried
Idioms and Phrases
- Relieved to say: Used when expressing happiness about a successful outcome. Example: "I was relieved to say that I passed my exam!"
- Relieved of duty: Used when someone has been told they are no longer required to perform a task. Example: "After working overtime all week, he was finally relieved of duty for the weekend."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After waiting for the test results, she felt relieved when she found out she was healthy.
Example 2: The firefighter was relieved to see that everyone was safely out of the burning building.
Example 3: He was relieved to have finished his homework before the deadline.
Fun Fact
The word "relieved" comes from the Old French word "relever," meaning "to raise up" or "to free." It has evolved to convey the idea of freeing oneself from worry or stress.
Famous Quote
"Relief is a feeling that can change your life. It says to you that everything will be okay." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "relieved" mean?
a) Feeling scared
b) Feeling excited
c) Feeling happy because a problem is solved
d) Feeling tired
Answer: c) Feeling happy because a problem is solved
2. Which of these is a synonym of "relieved"?
a) Stressed
b) Comforted
c) Worried
d) Confused
Answer: b) Comforted
3. Which word is an antonym of "relieved"?
a) Happy
b) Anxious
c) Safe
d) Cheerful
Answer: b) Anxious
4. Which sentence uses "relieved" correctly?
a) She was relieved to finish her project before the deadline.
b) He was relieved to run fast.
c) The cat was relieved on the wall.
d) The bird was relieved in the air.
Answer: a) She was relieved to finish her project before the deadline.
5. What does "relieved of duty" mean?
a) To ask someone to leave their job
b) To say goodbye
c) To be allowed to stop working
d) To take a break
Answer: c) To be allowed to stop working
