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

  • (..) Don't ever mention money to me, you son of a bitch! Not in this office... ...not anywhere. Get in here, now! I just wanted to put you at ease, that's all. Solitary. A month. What's wrong with you? Get him out of here. This is my chance to get out! (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption