Ease Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French aise, based on Latin adjacens ‘lying close by’, present participle of adjacere. The verb is originally from Old French aisier, from the phrase a aise ‘at ease’; in later use from the noun

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

absence of difficulty or effort

Short Definition:

absence of difficulty or effort

Examples:

• she gave up smoking with ease
• the manual is clearly written, easy to understand, and designed for ease of use

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

make (something unpleasant or intense) less serious or severe

Short Definition:

make something less serious or severe

Examples:

• a huge road-building programme to ease congestion
• the doctor will give you something to ease the pain
• unburdening herself did nothing to ease her misery

Definition:

move carefully or gradually

Short Definition:

move carefully or gradually

Examples:

• I eased down the slope with care
• the boat eased away from the harbour