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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. 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.

3. 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.

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

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

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

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   1. freedom from labor, pain, or physical annoyance; relaxation or comfort: to enjoy one's ease. 2. freedom from concern, anxiety, or solicitude: to be at ease about one's health. 3. freedom from difficulty or great effort; facility: It can be done with ease. 4. freedom from financial need; plenty: a life of ease.

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

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   1. freedom from discomfort, worry, or anxiety. 2. lack of difficulty, labour, or awkwardness; facility. 3. rest, leisure, or relaxation. 4. freedom from poverty or financial embarrassment; affluence. a life of ease.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › easeMeaning of ease – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.