ease

ease - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
→ relaxation , repose , rest

[ noun ]
■ freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
e.g.)
・he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
・they put it into containers for ease of transportation
→ easiness , simpleness , simplicity

[ noun ]
■ freedom from constraint or embarrassment
e.g.)
・I am never at ease with strangers
→ informality

[ noun ]
■ the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
e.g.)
・getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
→ relief

[ noun ]
■ a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
e.g.)
・a life of luxury and ease
→ comfort

[ verb ]
■ lessen pain or discomfort
■ alleviate
e.g.)
・ease the pain in your legs
→ comfort

[ verb ]
■ make easier
→ alleviate , facilitate

[ verb ]
■ lessen the intensity of or calm
e.g.)
・The news eased my conscience
→ allay , relieve , still

[ verb ]
■ move gently or carefully
e.g.)
・He eased himself into the chair