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

  • (..) -I don't get it. You uncultured swine! What're you lookin' at, ya hockey puck? -Hey, Sarge, have you seen Slinky? -Sir! No, sir! Okay. Hey, thank you. At ease. Hey, uh, Slinky? Right here, Woody. I'm red this time. -No. Slink... -Oh, well, all right. (..)
    1995 Toy Story