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   Ease

   /ēz/

   

   noun

   • 1. absence of difficulty or effort: "she gave up smoking with ease" Similar effortlessnessno difficultyno troubleno botherfacilityfacilenesssimplicitydeftnessadroitnessdexterityproficiencymasteryOpposite difficulty
   • ▪ absence of rigidity or discomfort; poise: "I was always vexed by her self-contained ease" Similar naturalnesscasualnessinformalityunceremoniousnesslack of reservelack of constraintrelaxednessamiabilityaffabilityunconcerncomposureaplombnonchalanceinsoucianceOpposite formalitystiffness
   • ▪ freedom from worries or problems, especially about one's material situation: "a life of wealth and ease" Similar peacepeacefulnesscalmnesstranquilitycomposureserenityreposerestfulnessquietcontentmentsecuritycomfortaffluencewealthprosperityprosperousnessluxuryopulenceplentysufficiencycomfortcozinesscontentmentcontentenjoymentwell-beingfreedom from hardshipfreedom from troublesrare:easefulnessOpposite troubledisturbancehardshippoverty

   verb

   • 1. make (something unpleasant, painful, or intense) less serious or severe: "a huge road-building program to ease congestion" Similar relievealleviatemitigateassuageallaysoothesoftenpalliateamelioratemollifymoderatetone downbluntdulldeadennumbtake the edge offlessenreducelightendiminishOpposite aggravate
   • ▪ become less serious or severe: "international tension began to ease" Similar abatesubsidedie downdie awaydie outdrop offlet upslacken offdiminishlessengrow lesstail offpeter outtaper offwaneebbrelentweakenbecome weakercome to an endquietenquietarchaic:remitOpposite worsen
   • ▪ make (something) happen more easily; facilitate: "Tokyo's dominance of government was deemed to ease efficient contact-making" Similar facilitatemake easymake easierexpeditespeed upassisthelpaidadvancefurtherforwardsmooth the way forclear the way forsimplifyOpposite hinder
   • ▪ (of share prices, interest rates, etc.) decrease in value or amount: "these shares should be bought and tucked away for when interest rates ease"
   • ▪ slacken a rope or sail.
   • 2. move carefully or gradually: "I eased down the slope with care"
   • ▪ move (someone or something) carefully or gradually: "she eased off her shoes"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French aise, based on Latin adjacens ‘lying close by’, present participle of adjacere. The verb is originally from Old French aisier, from the phrase a aise ‘at ease’; in later use from the noun.

   Derivatives

   • 1. easer noun

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   Check pronunciation: ease. Definition of ease verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1 [intransitive, transitive] to become or to make something less unpleasant, painful, severe, etc. synonym alleviate The pain immediately eased. ease something This should help ease the pain. The plan should ease traffic congestion in the city. It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was happy.

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   1. : the state of being comfortable: such as. a. : freedom from pain or discomfort. b. : freedom from care. c. : freedom from labor or difficulty. d. : freedom from embarrassment or constraint : naturalness. known for his charm and ease of manner. e. : an easy fit. 2. : relief from discomfort or obligation. 3. : facility, effortlessness.

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   6 days ago · Noun [ edit] ease ( uncountable) Ability, the means to do something, particularly: Skill, dexterity, facility . He played the ukelele with ease. Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness, particularly: Freedom from pain, hardship, and annoyance, sometimes ( derogatory, archaic) idleness, sloth .

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   Define ease. ease synonyms, ease pronunciation, ease translation, English dictionary definition of ease. n. 1. The condition of being comfortable or relieved. 2. a. Freedom from pain, worry, or agitation: Her mind was at ease knowing that the children were...

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   ease meaning: 1. If you do something with ease, it is very easy for you to do it: 2. feeling relaxed: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   noun. freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease. freedom from concern, anxiety, or solicitude; a quiet state of mind: to be at ease about one's health. freedom from difficulty or great effort; facility: It can be done with ease.