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   ease

   /iːz/

   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: "a life of wealth and ease" Similar peacepeacefulnesscalmnesstranquillitycomposureserenityreposerestfulnessquietcontentmentsecuritycomfortaffluencewealthprosperityprosperousnessluxuryopulenceplentysufficiencycomfortcosinesscontentmentcontentenjoymentwell-beingfreedom from hardshipfreedom from troublesrare:easefulnessOpposite troubledisturbancehardshippoverty

   verb

   • 1. make (something unpleasant or intense) less serious or severe: "a huge road-building programme 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: "shares eased 6p to 224p"
   • ▪ 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

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEASE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of ease as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, idioms, and usage examples. Find out how to use ease in different contexts, such as business, finance, and grammar.

   • English (US)

     to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant,...

   • Traditional

     EASE translate: 使變少, 減輕；減低；緩解, 移動, （使）小心緩慢地移動;（使）緩緩移動,...

   • Ease: Russian Translation

     EASE translate: легкость , ослабевать, облегчать . Learn...

   • Ease Spanish Translation

     EASE translate: aliviar, remitir, facilidad, facilidad...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › easeEase Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 31, 2011 · Learn the noun and verb meanings of ease, such as freedom from pain, discomfort, or difficulty, and how to use it in sentences. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of ease.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › easeEASE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; tranquil rest; comfort: to enjoy one's ease. Synonyms: effortlessness, contentment, repose. Antonyms: effort, discomfort. freedom from concern, anxiety, or solicitude; a quiet state of mind: to be at ease about one's health.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEASE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · Learn the various meanings and uses of the word ease as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out how to express ease in different contexts and situations.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEASE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Ease can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means something that makes something easier or less severe. As a verb, it means to make something easier or less severe, or to move someone or something gently.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › easeEase - definition of ease by The Free Dictionary

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   Ease is a noun meaning freedom from pain, worry, or difficulty, or a verb meaning to make something less burdensome or to move with care. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of ease with examples and idioms.