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respite

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Learn the meaning of respite with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

respite

(noun)

Meaning

a short period of rest

Example

"After a long week of exams, she welcomed the respite of the weekend."

Synonyms

breakpause

Antonyms

continuationperpetuity

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'respitare', meaning to breathe again.