Word meaning
respite
noun · RES-pit
What does respite mean?
Respite means a short period of rest or relief from something difficult.
Respite in a sentence
“The long weekend was a welcome respite from work.”
Synonyms for respite
- break
- rest
- breather
How to remember respite
- Say it out loud a few times: RES-pit.
- Write one sentence of your own using respite, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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