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ease
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- pronunciation:
- iz
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- at ease
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
freedom from pain, worry, or hard work.
She is having a month of ease after working so hard.- synonyms:
- security
- antonyms:
- adversity, anxiety, misery, pain, worry
- similar words:
- comfort, rest, safety, well-being
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definition 2: |
ability to do something without difficulty.
He speaks Spanish with ease.- synonyms:
- deftness, dexterity, facility, fluency
- antonyms:
- difficulty
- similar words:
- ability, address, aptitude, capability, expertise, faculty, knack, skill
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related words: |
composure, leisure, luxury |
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phrase: |
at ease |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
eases, easing, eased |
definition 1: |
to free from pain, worry, or trouble.
Her phone call eased my mind.- synonyms:
- alleviate, comfort, relieve, soothe
- antonyms:
- aggravate, concern
- similar words:
- calm, lighten, pacify, quiet, relax, smooth
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definition 2: |
to move carefully and slowly.
He eased himself into his seat.- similar words:
- advance, maneuver, move, slip
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related words: |
appease, dull, facilitate, help, moderate, modify, relieve, remedy, soothe |
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