ease

/iːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being free from difficulty or pain

“The warm bath helped her to find ease after the long hike.”

2. verb

to make (something) less difficult or unpleasant

“The new exercise routine will help ease the pain in her knees.”

3. verb

to move or pass easily or smoothly

“The boat eased through the calm waters of the lake.”

4. adverb

in a smooth or effortless manner

“The dancer moved with ease through the complex choreography.”

5. noun

a quality of being free from difficulty or effort

“The project required a lot of effort, but the final result was a product of ease.”

Synonyms

  • comfort
  • relief

Antonyms

  • difficulty
  • hardship