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

  • (..) Ryan, front and centre! Ryan! Here comes our boy. Told you he was an asshole. Sir, Private Ryan reporting. At ease. Captain Miller, nd Rangers. He wants a word with you. This way. All right. Take a knee. (..)
    1998 Saving Private Ryan
  • (..) for the mother of Private James Ryan and will lay down my life and the lives of my men, especially you, Reiben, to ease her suffering. - He's good. - l love him. Right. Thunder! Flash! (..)
    1998 Saving Private Ryan