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ease

Definition

  • noun: freedom from pain or trouble
  • noun: the state of being comfortable
  • verb: to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry
  • verb: to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens
  • often used with a directional word (as 'over' or 'up')
  • synonyms: easiness, comfortableness, facility

Examples

  • He delighted people with his charm and 'ease' of manner. [=his relaxed and easy manner]

  • The students might respond better if the teacher 'eased up on' them a little.

  • These features can be modified 'with the greatest of ease'. [=very easily]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) .. Over here, three seemingIy innocent biIIiard baIIs, yes? .. Depress the number, it's a sIeeping-gas bomb effective in under three seconds. .. So put your mind at ease. You are safe within these waIIs. .. I don't know about you, but I'II sIeep better... .. .. (..)
    1999 Wild Wild West