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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

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Fatima is in the library while Maya is at home.
Fatima

I'm totally spiraling over this thesis. Need something to ease the anxiety.

Fatima
Maya
Maya

Stop overthinking it and just touch grass for five minutes.

💡
Fatima uses 'ease' as a transitive verb meaning to reduce the intensity of her stress. Maya responds with the slang phrase 'touch grass', telling her to disconnect from her academic stress and return to reality.

Meanings

noun

The state of being comfortable or free from pain, constraint, or difficulty.

"After a long day of work, she finally felt at ease."

verb (transitive)

To make something less painful, difficult, or intense.

"The new medication helped to ease the pain in his joints."

verb (transitive)

To move something carefully and gradually into a particular position.

"He managed to ease the heavy sofa through the narrow doorway."

verb (intransitive)

To move slowly and carefully.

"The car eased into the parking space."

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Last Updated: May 22, 2026Report an Error