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respite respite /ˈres.paɪt/ noun FORMAL
1 F0 [U] a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant: » We worked for hours without respite.Thesaurus+: ↑Pauses and interludesThesaurus+: ↑Peaceful and tranquil2 F0 [S] a useful delay before something unpleasant happens: » Their teacher was away, so they had a day's respite before their essays were due.Thesaurus+: ↑Useful or advantageous |