respite, n.
(respites)
freq. cnt. 5
(respites)
freq. cnt. 5
a pause from doing something (as work)
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
break recess respite time out
sample sentences
"we took a 10-minute break""he took time out to recuperate"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
reprieve respite
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
abatement hiatus reprieve respite suspension
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
<noun.act>
reprieve respite
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
domain of synset (topic)
a pause for relaxation
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
relief respite rest rest period
sample sentences
"people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
semantic pointers
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hyponym