ease

1 of 2

noun

ˈēz

: the state of being comfortable: such as

: freedom from pain or discomfort

: freedom from care

: freedom from labor or difficulty

: freedom from embarrassment or constraint : naturalness

known for his charm and ease of manner

: an easy fit

: relief from discomfort or obligation

: facility, effortlessness

did it with ease

: an act of easing or a state of being eased

easeful

ˈēz-fəl

adjective

easefully

ˈēz-fə-lē

adverb

ease

2 of 2

verb

eased; easing

transitive verb

: to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens

trying to ease her of her worries

: to make less painful : alleviate

ease his suffering

: to lessen the pressure or tension of especially by slackening, lifting, or shifting

ease a spring

: to maneuver gently or carefully

eased himself into the chair

: to moderate or reduce especially in amount or intensity

ease a flow

: to make less difficult

ease credit

: to put the helm of (a ship) alee

: to let (a helm or rudder) come back a little after having been put hard over

intransitive verb

: to give freedom or relief

: to move or pass slowly or easily

—often used with a directional word (such as over or up)

the limo eased up in front of the house

: to become less intense, vigorous, or engaged : become moderate

—usually used with up or off

told her staff to ease up a littleexpected the storm to ease offease up on fatty foods

: to apply less pressure

—usually used with up or off

ease up on the accelerator

: to act in a less harsh manner

—usually used with up or off

decided to ease off on enforcement

Example Sentences

Noun the sunburn medication brought me instant ease a gymnast who can handle even the most demanding moves on the parallel bars with total ease Verb trying to ease my troubled mind The diplomats failed to ease tensions between the two nations. Authorities are looking for ways to ease prison overcrowding. The government is expected to ease travel restrictions. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This is because images attain what no reasoning or lecture can do with the same ease.

Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 Conquering one creative field is tough enough in the 21st century, and yet, Karen Elson has managed to conquer two—and all with an ease that is refreshingly sincere.

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Sep. 2022 Wes O'Connor EJ Marcus has this incredible talent of reenacting everyday experiences with hilarious ease.

Ellie Rudy, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Somehow, this spaceship from Sakaar avoided all of Earth’s defenses and found Bruce Banner/Hulk with such ease.

Chris Smith, BGR, 29 Aug. 2022 In the 50th minute, Debinha scored with ease for the Courage, making it 2-0 and putting Portland in a difficult position on the road.

oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 Born in Mexico and now living in Vancouver, Moreno-Garcia has been evolving across genres for years, moving with ease among fantasy, mystery, science fiction, horror and noir stories.

Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 Reps went back-and-forth on Wednesday, with DeForest Buckner winning with ease as usual but others reaching plenty of draws.

Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 The British alternative rock outfit leads the midweek U.K. chart with Euphoria (via Columbia), and does so with considerable ease.

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2022

Verb

Just how much Groningen could ease Europe’s energy crisis is another question.

Anthony Faiola, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 Can Paxlovid reduce the risk for long COVID or ease its symptoms?

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The ordinance, which underwent months of debate, amendments and committee meetings, is meant to ease regulations and allow some more industrial and commercial areas to offer truck parking lots.

Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The goal is to raise $50,000, which would ease food insecurity for more than 10,000 people, according to Friedens, which was founded in 1978.

Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The deal had helped ease soaring food prices by allowing Ukrainian farmers an outlet for their harvests.

Jared Malsin, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The state just reached record-setting electricity demand, and there was no sign that usage would ease.

Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The document calls for a raft of measures to support the economy and further ease the impact of the restrictions in order to get the economy recovering to pre-war levels in 2024 and growing steadily after that.

Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 This summer, Las Vegas was hit with a couple of monsoonal rain storms that helped ease some of the region's drought, but also left incredible damage in their wake.

Stephanie Elam, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

ease 1 of 2

noun

ˈēz

: freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind

a life of ease

: lack of difficulty

… a thief might get in with perfect ease …

Washington Irving, "Sleepy Hollow"

: freedom from any feeling of difficulty or embarrassment She spoke with ease.

ease

2 of 2

verb

eased; easing

: to free from discomfort or worry : relieve

This medicine will ease the pain.

: to make less tight : loosen

She eased up on the rope.

: to move very carefully He eased himself into the driver's seat.

单词	at ease
释义	ease 1 of 2 noun ˈēz 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 did it with ease 4 : an act of easing or a state of being eased easeful ˈēz-fəl adjective easefully ˈēz-fə-lē adverb ease 2 of 2 verb eased; easing transitive verb 1 : to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens trying to ease her of her worries 2 : to make less painful : alleviate ease his suffering 3 a : to lessen the pressure or tension of especially by slackening, lifting, or shifting ease a spring b : to maneuver gently or carefully eased himself into the chair c : to moderate or reduce especially in amount or intensity ease a flow 4 : to make less difficult ease credit 5 a : to put the helm of (a ship) alee b : to let (a helm or rudder) come back a little after having been put hard over intransitive verb 1 : to give freedom or relief 2 : to move or pass slowly or easily —often used with a directional word (such as over or up) the limo eased up in front of the house 3 a : to become less intense, vigorous, or engaged : become moderate —usually used with up or off told her staff to ease up a littleexpected the storm to ease offease up on fatty foods b : to apply less pressure —usually used with up or off ease up on the accelerator c : to act in a less harsh manner —usually used with up or off decided to ease off on enforcement Phrases at ease 1 : free from pain or discomfort 2 a : free from restraint or formality feels most at ease with old friends b : standing silently (as in a military formation) with the feet apart, the right foot in place, and one or both hands behind the body —often used as a command Synonyms Noun alleviation comfort release relief Verb facilitate grease loosen (up) smooth unclog See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the sunburn medication brought me instant ease a gymnast who can handle even the most demanding moves on the parallel bars with total ease Verb trying to ease my troubled mind The diplomats failed to ease tensions between the two nations. Authorities are looking for ways to ease prison overcrowding. The government is expected to ease travel restrictions. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun This is because images attain what no reasoning or lecture can do with the same ease. Vogue, 12 Sep. 2022 Conquering one creative field is tough enough in the 21st century, and yet, Karen Elson has managed to conquer two—and all with an ease that is refreshingly sincere. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Sep. 2022 Wes O'Connor EJ Marcus has this incredible talent of reenacting everyday experiences with hilarious ease. Ellie Rudy, NBC News, 6 Sep. 2022 Somehow, this spaceship from Sakaar avoided all of Earth’s defenses and found Bruce Banner/Hulk with such ease. Chris Smith, BGR, 29 Aug. 2022 In the 50th minute, Debinha scored with ease for the Courage, making it 2-0 and putting Portland in a difficult position on the road. oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2022 Born in Mexico and now living in Vancouver, Moreno-Garcia has been evolving across genres for years, moving with ease among fantasy, mystery, science fiction, horror and noir stories. Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022 Reps went back-and-forth on Wednesday, with DeForest Buckner winning with ease as usual but others reaching plenty of draws. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Aug. 2022 The British alternative rock outfit leads the midweek U.K. chart with Euphoria (via Columbia), and does so with considerable ease. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2022 Verb Just how much Groningen could ease Europe’s energy crisis is another question. Anthony Faiola, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 Can Paxlovid reduce the risk for long COVID or ease its symptoms? Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 The ordinance, which underwent months of debate, amendments and committee meetings, is meant to ease regulations and allow some more industrial and commercial areas to offer truck parking lots. Billy Kobin, The Courier-Journal, 8 Sep. 2022 The goal is to raise $50,000, which would ease food insecurity for more than 10,000 people, according to Friedens, which was founded in 1978. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The deal had helped ease soaring food prices by allowing Ukrainian farmers an outlet for their harvests. Jared Malsin, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 The state just reached record-setting electricity demand, and there was no sign that usage would ease. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The document calls for a raft of measures to support the economy and further ease the impact of the restrictions in order to get the economy recovering to pre-war levels in 2024 and growing steadily after that. Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 This summer, Las Vegas was hit with a couple of monsoonal rain storms that helped ease some of the region's drought, but also left incredible damage in their wake. Stephanie Elam, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English ese, from Anglo-French eise, aise convenience, comfort, ultimately from Latin adjacent-, adjacens neighboring — more at adjacent First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Phrases Containing ease ease someone's (troubled) mind ease off take one's ease set someone's mind at ease put (someone) at ease ill at ease ease up on with the greatest of ease set/put someone's mind at ease/rest chapel of ease with ease at ease ease up See More ease someone's (troubled) mind ease off take one's ease set someone's mind at ease put (someone) at ease ill at ease ease up on with the greatest of ease set/put someone's mind at ease/rest chapel of ease with ease at ease ease up See More Kids Definition ease 1 of 2 noun ˈēz 1 : freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind a life of ease 2 : lack of difficulty … a thief might get in with perfect ease … Washington Irving, "Sleepy Hollow" 3 : freedom from any feeling of difficulty or embarrassment She spoke with ease. ease 2 of 2 verb eased; easing 1 : to free from discomfort or worry : relieve This medicine will ease the pain. 2 : to make less tight : loosen She eased up on the rope. 3 : to move very carefully He eased himself into the driver's seat. Medical Definition ease verb ˈēz eased; easing transitive verb 1 : to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens eased and comforted the sick 2 : to take away or lessen : alleviate took an aspirin to ease the pain intransitive verb : to give freedom or relief (as from pain or discomfort) a hot bath often eases and relaxes at ease phrase as in comfortable enjoying physical comfort The manager encouraged the guests to feel at ease and and take advantage of the resort's luxurious amenities. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance comfortable relaxed at home snug cozy comfy content warm pleased canny resting peaceful satisfied toasty contented easygoing easeful unperturbed undisturbed laid-back untroubled Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncomfortable dissatisfied disturbed troubled discontented agitated perturbed displeased See More
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