relax

/ɹɪˈlæks/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

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  • Simple pronunciation
verb

1. To calm down.

2. To make something loose.

"to relax a rope or cord"

3. To become loose.

4. To make something less severe or tense.

"to relax discipline"

5. To become less severe or tense.

6. To make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient.

7. (of codes and regulations) To become more lenient.

8. To relieve (something) from stress.

"Amusement relaxes the mind."

9. To relieve from constipation; to loosen; to open.

"An aperient relaxes the bowels."

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