noun
reliever
Reliever (noun) means a thing that eases something, such as pain.
noun
1
A thing that eases something, such as pain.
"Pepto-Bismol is an upset-stomach reliever."
2
In baseball, a pitcher who comes on partway through a game to take over from another.
"The first reliever got the last two outs of the sixth."
3
A person who takes over someone else's job or role for a while.
"I'll be the reliever today so that you can each take a break."
4
A piece of clothing kept specially so it can be loaned to someone.
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Etymology
Formed from relieve and -er.
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What is the meaning of reliever?
"reliever" (noun) means a thing that eases something, such as pain.
What is another word for reliever?
Other words for "reliever" include comforter, substitute, backup, relief, allayer.
What are the different meanings of reliever?
"reliever" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thing that eases something, such as pain; 2. In baseball, a pitcher who comes on partway through a game to take over from another; 3. A person who takes over someone else's job or role for a while.
