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ease
/iːz/
When used as a noun, "ease" is often uncountable. For example, you would say "with ease" rather than "with an ease." As a verb, it is most commonly used in the transitive sense to describe reducing pain or pressure. When describing movement, it implies a very slow and careful action to avoid mistakes or accidents.
💬Casual Conversation
I'm totally spiraling over this thesis. Need something to ease the anxiety.
Stop overthinking it and just touch grass for five minutes.
Meanings
The state of being comfortable or free from pain, constraint, or difficulty.
"After a long day of work, she finally felt at ease."
To make something less painful, difficult, or intense.
"The new medication helped to ease the pain in his joints."
To move something carefully and gradually into a particular position.
"He managed to ease the heavy sofa through the narrow doorway."