ease

/iːz/
noun 5verb 5

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1

(noun.)

ADJ

alarming, astonishing, consummate, great, remarkable

She learned to speak French with remarkable ease after living in Paris for just one year.

comparative, relative

apparent

She solved the difficult math problem with apparent ease during the exam.

contemptuous

He dismissed all her concerns with contemptuous ease during the meeting.

practised

PREP

for ~ in

The wide door was designed for ease in moving furniture into the apartment.

for ~ of

We arranged the furniture for ease of movement around the small apartment.

with ~

She completed the difficult puzzle with ease, surprising everyone watching her work.

~ of

Working from home offers ease of communication with colleagues around the world.

2

(verb.) make sth less painful/serious/difficult

ADV

considerably, greatly

My back pain has greatly eased since I started exercising regularly.

slightly, somewhat | gradually, slowly

away

Her nervousness eased away as soon as she stepped onto the stage and saw familiar faces.

VERB + EASE

help (to)

Regular exercise can help ease back pain for many people.

begin to

After the medicine took effect, her headache gradually began to ease.

try to

3

(verb.) move carefully

ADV

carefully, gently

away, back, down, forward, etc.

She eased forward through the crowd to get a better view of the stage.

PREP

away from, into

She eased away from the curb and drove slowly down the quiet street.

out of

He gently eased the heavy box out of the cupboard without dropping it.

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