Ease

/iːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The state of being comfortable or not worried.

She felt a sense of ease as she settled into her new home.

Freedom from difficulty or great effort.

He completed the project with surprising ease.

A lack of rigidity or constraint.

The dance was performed with grace and ease.

verb

To make (something unpleasant or intense) less serious or severe.

The doctor prescribed medication to ease the patient's pain.

To move carefully or gradually.

She eased the car into the tight parking space.

To relieve or lessen (burdens or troubles).

The new policy will ease the financial burden on families.

Middle English 'ese', from Old French 'aise', from Latin 'aisare'.

with ease

Without difficulty.

ease up

To relax or reduce tension.

take it easy

To relax or not exert oneself.

ease one's mind

To calm or relieve worries.

easeful

Characterized by ease or comfort.

unease

A feeling of discomfort or anxiety.

easily

In a way that is not hard or difficult.

To chill, relax.

Let's just ease and not worry about work right now.

To take things slow.

We'll ease into the weekend plans.