EASE | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Ease

Ease

ease

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

the state, quality, or condition of being relaxed, especially by a lack of effort, difficulty, or struggle;

e.g. I finished my homework quickly and with ease because I was good at math.

(noun)

the state, quality, or condition of being comfortable, literally as physical pain/discomfort or figuratively as restriction in one's behavior (for example due too being shy);

e.g. I was tired of standing for so long, so I was glad to enjoy the ease of resting on a couch. He carried himself with ease and always seemed confident.

(noun)

the state, quality, or condition of not being bothered by cares, problems, or worries, especially financial/material;

e.g. She has always led a life of ease and has never struggled financially.

(verb)

to make something less severe or serious, or to become thus less severe or serious, often by reducing/removing pain, burdens, or other disturbances;

e.g. This medicine will ease your pain by reducing your headache. They hoped that the good news would ease his stress.

(verb)

to speed an action process up by making it less difficult and allowing it to be easier;

e.g. Having a good car will ease a long drive.

(verb)

to move something gradually, gently, or carefully, or to move in such a manner;

e.g. She tried to ease the book into the bag without damaging it. He started to ease toward the door because he wanted to leave without being noticed.