Word
ease
Meanings
a state of comfort, relaxation, or freedom from difficulty or worry
to make something less difficult, painful, or intense; to reduce pressure or tension
to move slowly and carefully, especially to avoid sudden change or discomfort
Definition
Ease is the state of being comfortable and free from strain or difficulty.
Ease refers to comfort, relaxation, or freedom from worry, tension, or effort. It can describe how naturally someone does something, or how simple a task feels. As a verb, it means to make something less difficult or less intense, often gradually. It also commonly describes moving carefully and gently.
Examples
- After the long negotiation, she spoke with ease, as if she had rehearsed every point.
- I tried to ease the tension by shifting the conversation to something lighter.
- With surprising ease, they adapted to the new software and helped the rest of the team.
- He eased the door open so it wouldn’t startle the sleeping child.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the noun and verb forms and say "I have ease" instead of "I feel at ease" or "I feel ease."
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