Meaning of the word ease in English

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ease

US /iːz/

UK /iːz/

absence of difficulty or effort

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He passed the exam with ease.

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The software is designed for ease of use.

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effortlessness simplicity

Synonym:

difficulty hardship

freedom from anxiety or discomfort

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He felt a sense of ease after confessing his secret.

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The doctor's words brought her great ease.

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comfort relaxation

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anxiety discomfort

make (something unpleasant or difficult) less severe, serious, or painful

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The new policies will ease the burden on small businesses.

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She took a painkiller to ease her headache.

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alleviate relieve

Synonym:

aggravate intensify

move or be moved with care or gradually

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He tried to ease the heavy box into the car.

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The car began to ease forward slowly.

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slide maneuver

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ease off ease up ease up on