Find descriptive words
“a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth.”
TermMatrix lists 100 find descriptive words for this word, including in, on, of import, all, of sound mind, and more.
Word Profile
- Syllables
- 14
- Meter
- [x/ /x / /x x x / / x]
- Part of Speech
- Phrase, Idiom
- Popularity
- 76/100
Phrase components
Per-word breakdown for this multi-word expression.
- aNoun—1 syl.
- reliefNoun[x/]2 syl.
- pitcherNoun[/x]2 syl.
- tookNoun[/]1 syl.
- overAdjective, Noun, Adverb[/x]2 syl.
- inNoun, Adjective, Adverb[x]1 syl.
- theNoun[x]1 syl.
- topAdjective, Noun, Verb[/]1 syl.
- ofNoun[/]1 syl.
- theNoun[x]1 syl.
- fifth.Noun—1 syl.
Definitions
noun
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Synonyms: alleviation, assuagement, adc, medicaid, medicare, abatement, agent, aid, alimony, allayment, allotment, allowance
- Example:“As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief.”
noun
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
Synonyms: ease
- Example:“He enjoyed his relief from responsibility.”
- Example:“Getting it off his conscience gave him some ease.”
noun
(law) redress awarded by a court
- Example:“Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?”
noun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Synonyms: substitute, reliever, backup
- Example:“The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes.”
- Example:“We need extra employees for summer fill-ins.”
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