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ease noun 1 freedom from pain or anxiety. 2 absence of difficulty. 3 freedom from embarrassment. 4 absence of restriction. 5 rest from work; leisure; relaxation. 6 wealth; freedom from the constraints of poverty. verb (eased, easing) 1 to free someone from pain, trouble or anxiety. 2 to make someone comfortable. 3 to relieve or calm something. 4 to loosen something • ease the waistband. 5 to make something less difficult: to assist • ease his progress. 6 intrans (often ease off or up) to become less intense. 7 intrans to move gently or very gradually. easeful adj relaxing; quiet; restful. at ease 1 relaxed; free from anxiety or embarrassment. 2 military standing with legs apart and hands clasped behind the back. take one's ease formal to relax; to make oneself comfortable.
ETYMOLOGY: 13c: from French aise.
ease something in or out to move (something heavy or awkward) gently or gradually in or out of position. |
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