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Word: Ease
Speech Type: Noun
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
iːz
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
Word: Ease
Speech Type: Verb
iːz
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
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
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