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ease
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- pronunciation:
- iz
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
If you are in a state of ease, you are in a state of comfort without pain or trouble. You have no worry and you can just relax.
She is on vacation and having a week of ease after working so hard.- synonyms:
- security
- antonyms:
- anxiety, pain, worry
- similar words:
- comfort, rest, safety
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| definition 2: |
If you can do something with ease, it is not hard at all for you to do it.
Casandra's grandmother prepared a large dinner for the guests with ease. She's used to cooking for many people.- antonyms:
- difficulty
- similar words:
- ability, address, aptitude, capability, skill
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| related words: |
leisure, luxury |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
eases, easing, eased |
| definition 1: |
When something eases your mind, it makes your mind free from worry. If something eases your pain, it takes away some or all of the pain.
This medicine will ease the pain in your back.The phone call from the doctor brought good news, and it eased everyone's worry.- synonyms:
- alleviate, comfort, relieve
- antonyms:
- concern
- similar words:
- calm, quiet, relax, smooth
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| definition 2: |
If something eases another thing, it makes it lighter or less difficult.
The new lanes for the downtown streets eased the traffic problems.Lena's mom works at two jobs, so it eases her burden at home when all the kids help her with cleaning and making meals.- synonyms:
- relax
- antonyms:
- tighten
- similar words:
- alleviate, free
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| related words: |
help, moderate, relieve, remedy |
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