Eased Word Meaning

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