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ease

Pronunciation: [iːz]

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Learn how to use ease in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “comfort”

(noun) the feeling of being free from worry or pain. When you feel ease, it means you are relaxed and things are going smoothly.

Example

She felt a great sense of ease when she finished her homework early.

Example

He did not feel any ease during the storm; he was very anxious.

Example

What can we do to help you find some ease?

Context: “reduce difficulty”

(verb) to make a problem or pain less serious or easier to manage. It's like helping someone who is struggling to feel better.

Example

The teacher eased the students' worries by explaining the test format.

Example

The loud noises did not ease her headache at all.

Example

How can we ease your worries about the performance?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to move something carefully and gently. It means to do something slowly, so it’s not too hard.

Example

He eased the box down to the ground to avoid dropping it.

Example

She did not ease the toy back into the box; she just threw it in carelessly.

Example

Can you ease your way through the crowded hallway?

How to pronounce ease

Pronunciation: [iːz]

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