noun
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
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- he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
- they put it into containers for ease of transportation
- the very easiness of the deed held her back
noun
a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
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- a life of luxury and ease
- he had all the material comforts of this world
noun
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
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- he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
- getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
noun
freedom from constraint or embarrassment
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- I am never at ease with strangers
noun
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
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- took his repose by the swimming pool
verb
move gently or carefully
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- He eased himself into the chair
verb
lessen pain or discomfort
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- alleviate
- ease the pain in your legs
verb
make easier
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- you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge
verb
lessen the intensity of or calm
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- The news eased my conscience
- still the fears