ease

/ˈiːz/

/ˈiz/

to ease

MAIN VERB

to reduce the severity or seriousness of something unpleasant

synonyms : comfort

move gently or carefully

make easier

synonyms : alleviate

lessen the intensity of or calm

synonyms : allay

Ease

freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

synonyms : easiness

antonyms : difficulty

a state of being comfortable and relaxed, without worry or difficulty

synonyms : relaxation

freedom from constraint or embarrassment

a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

synonyms : comfort

the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

synonyms : relief

Examples

1. The gymnast took the balance beam with ease.

2. She prefers boneless turkey breast for its ease of slicing.

3. The medication helped ease his pain.

4. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.