EASE


Meaning of EASE in English

■ noun absence of difficulty or effort.

↘freedom from worries or problems.

■ verb

1》 make or become less serious or severe.

↘make (something) easier; facilitate.

2》 move carefully or gradually.

3》 ( ~ off/up ) do something with more moderation.

↘( ~ something away/down/off ) Nautical slacken a rope or sail slowly or gently.

4》 (of share prices, interest rates, etc.) decr~ in value or amount.

Phrases

at ( one's ) ~ relaxed.

↘( at ~ ) Military in a relaxed attitude with the feet apart and the hands behind the back.

Derivatives

~ful adjective ( literary ).

~r noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. aise , based on L. adjacens , adjacere 'lie close by'.

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