American English

How to pronounce ease

noun · verbB1Common word
EEZ

/iz/

One syllable.

The ability to do something without difficulty or much effort.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The ability to do something without difficulty or much effort.

She solved the problem with ease.

The app is popular because of its ease of use.

Common phrases & grammar

with ease · ease of use · ease of access

do something with ease

the ease of something

verb

To make pain, worry, or a difficult situation less severe.

This medicine will ease the pain.

Her kind words eased my worries.

Common phrases & grammar

ease the pain · ease the pressure · ease tensions · ease the burden

someone eases something

someone eases someone's worries

verb

To become less strong, painful, or difficult.

The pain eased after a few minutes.

The tension began to ease.

Common phrases & grammar

pain eases · tension eases · symptoms ease

something eases

something begins to ease

noun

A calm, comfortable feeling without worry or tension.

I felt at ease with my new team.

She spoke at ease during the interview.

Common phrases & grammar

at ease · a sense of ease

feel at ease

be at ease

Useful expressions

at ease

Calm and relaxed, without worry or nervousness.

The students felt at ease in the friendly classroom.

ease up

To become less strong, strict, or intense.

The rain eased up by noon.

Related words & forms

In easing, drop the final e: easing, not easeing.