ease
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Definition of ease - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
simplicityfreedom from difficulty or effort
  • She completed the task with ease.
effortlessness simplicity smoothness
2.
comfortfreedom from discomfort or anxiety
  • She sat in the chair and sighed with ease..
comfort relaxation
3.
styleRaregrace and lack of awkwardnessRare
  • She moved with ease across the dance floor.
gracefulness poise smoothness

Verb

1.
pain relieftr.reduce pain or discomforttr.
  • The medicine helped ease her headache.
alleviate relieve soothe
2.
careful movementtr./intr.move something carefully and slowlytr./intr.
  • She eased the car into the tight parking spot.
maneuver
3.
reduce difficultytr.make less severe or difficulttr.
  • She eased her workload by delegating tasks..
alleviate lessen mitigate
4.
maritimetr./intr.TECH.loosen tension on a linetr./intr.TECH.
  • The sailor eased the rope to adjust the sail.
loosen slacken
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Expressions with ease

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feeling relaxed and comfortable
She felt at ease in her new home.
move slowly and carefully into a position
He eased into the parking spot without any trouble.
move out slowly and carefully
He tried to ease out of the crowded room without drawing attention.
reduce one's speed
The driver decided to ease up as he approached the town.
make someone feel less worried
A reassuring phone call from her doctor helped ease her mind.
make someone feel relaxed and comfortable
The gentle music helped to put the guests at ease..

Origin of ease

Old French, aise (comfort)

Terms with ease included in their meaning

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comfort
providing physical ease and relaxation
easilyadv.
ease
without difficulty or effort
easyadv.
ease
without difficulty or effort
ease
easy task or activity
well-being
state of ease or well-being
mental ease
providing mental peace and ease
relaxation
time available for relaxation and ease
health care
drug taken to ease sickness, or therapy using such substances

Examples of ease in a sentence

  • He navigated the complex situation with surprising ease.
  • He felt a sense of ease after finishing his exams.
  • The spa promised a day of complete ease and relaxation.
  • His speech was delivered with remarkable ease and confidence.
  • The artist painted with ease, capturing every detail effortlessly.
  • She tried to ease the tension with a joke.

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  1. French:aisance, soulager, ...
  2. German:Leichtigkeit, lindern, ...
  3. Italian:facilità, lenire, ...
  4. Spanish:facilidad, aliviar, ...
  5. Portuguese:facilidade, aliviar, ...
  6. Chinese:轻松, 缓解, ...
  7. Japanese:簡単さ, 和らげる, ...
  8. Arabic:يُسْر, خَفَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַלּוּת, לְהָקֵל, ...
  10. Russian:легкость, облегчать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:легкість, полегшувати, ...
  12. Hindi:आसानी, कम करना, ...
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