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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

  • (..) I will end you. I will fuckin' end you. Got that, chief? - Time's up. - Yeah. At ease, gentlemen. You okay? Look, I'll, I'll understand if you don't wanna meet with him again. Thursday, . Make sure the kid's here. (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting