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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

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

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   EASE definition: 1. to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc.: 2. to move or to make…. Learn more.

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

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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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › easeEase - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Ease means to lessen or release, often making something possible in the meantime. When you put someone at their ease, you lessen their discomfort. When you ease into a chair, you gently release yourself into it. A life of ease means you do not have to struggle to make money.

5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEASE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to make or become less severe, difficult, unpleasant, painful, etc.: ease a problem To ease the problem of overcrowding, new prisons will be built. ease pain These pills should ease the pain. After the arrival of the United Nations soldiers, tension in the area began to ease. Fewer examples.

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

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   ease implies a relaxed condition with an absence of effort or pressure: a life of ease. comfort suggests a sense of well-being, along with ease, which produces a quiet happiness and contentment: comfort in one's old age.

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

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   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 safe. b. Freedom from constraint or embarrassment; naturalness. 3. a. Freedom from difficulty, hardship, or effort: rose through the ranks with apparent ease. b.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishease noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   to make somebody feel relaxed and confident, not nervous or embarrassed. Try to put the candidate at ease by being friendly and informal. put/set somebody’s mind at ease/rest. to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something synonym reassure.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › easeEase Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    noun. eases. The condition of being comfortable or relieved. American Heritage. Freedom from pain, worry, or trouble; comfort. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Freedom from stiffness, formality, or awkwardness; natural, easy manner; poise. Webster's New World. Freedom from constraint or embarrassment; naturalness. American Heritage.

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

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