English dictionary
ease
nounPronunciation
iːz
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Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
noun
- freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
noun
- freedom from constraint or embarrassment
noun
- the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
noun
- a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
verb
- lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
verb
- make easier
verb
- lessen the intensity of or calm
verb
- move gently or carefully
Example sentences
took his repose by the swimming pool
he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
they put it into containers for ease of transportation
the very easiness of the deed held her back
I am never at ease with strangers
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
a life of luxury and ease
he had all the material comforts of this world
ease the pain in your legs
you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge
The news eased my conscience
still the fears
He eased himself into the chair