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The Britannica Dictionary ease 3 ENTRIES FOUND:

• ease (noun)
• ease (verb)
• ill at ease (adjective)

1 ease /ˈiːz/ noun 1 ease /ˈiːz/ noun Britannica Dictionary definition of EASE [noncount] 1 : freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind

• a life of ease

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : lack of difficulty

• The program is known for its ease of use. [=it is easy to use]
• I was able to do it with (surprising) ease. [=easily]
• These features can be modified with the greatest of ease. [=very easily]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : a relaxed and informal way of behaving

• He delighted people with his charm and ease of manner. [=his relaxed and easy manner]

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at ease

1 also at your ease : in a relaxed and comfortable state

• Her relaxed manner at the meeting put/set everyone at (their) ease.
• They no longer felt at ease [=comfortable] with each other.
• You can set/put your mind at ease. [=you can relax and stop worrying]

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — see also ill at ease 2 : standing silently with the feet apart and one or both hands behind the body

• The troops stood at ease.

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• At ease!

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take your ease

: to rest or relax

• I found him taking his ease on the front porch.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 ease /ˈiːz/ verb eases; eased; easing 2 ease /ˈiːz/ verb eases; eased; easing Britannica Dictionary definition of EASE 1 [+ object] : to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry

• trying to ease my troubled mind

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• We were unable to ease [=alleviate] their suffering.

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• The diplomats failed to ease tensions between the two nations.
• Authorities are looking for ways to ease prison overcrowding.
• The government is expected to ease travel restrictions.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b [no object] : to become less severe or troubling

• Tensions have eased [=moderated] in recent weeks.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 always followed by an adverb or preposition a [+ object] : to move (someone or something) gently or carefully

• He eased the car into the parking space.
• She eased herself into the driver's seat.
• They eased the heavy block into position.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b [no object] : to move or pass slowly or easily

• The car eased out into traffic.
• She wants to ease into her new job slowly.

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ease off

[phrasal verb] or ease up : to become less severe

• The slope gradually eased off.
• The pressure should ease up soon.

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ease up on

[phrasal verb] 1 a ease up on (someone) : to treat (someone) in a less harsh or demanding way

• The students might respond better if the teacher eased up on them a little.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples b ease up on (something) : to apply less pressure to (something)

• ease up on the accelerator

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 ease up on (something) : to do or use less of (something)

• My doctor told me I should ease up on fatty foods.

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