ease
noun
- 1
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
took his repose by the swimming pool
- 2
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
they put it into containers for ease of transportation
- 3
freedom from constraint or embarrassment
I am never at ease with strangers
- 4
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
- 5
a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
a life of luxury and ease
he had all the material comforts of this world
verb
- 1
lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
ease the pain in your legs
- 2
make easier
you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge
- 3
lessen the intensity of or calm
The news eased my conscience
still the fears
- 4
move gently or carefully
He eased himself into the chair
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