Ease Definition & Meaning

ease
noun
  1. freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; "he rose through the ranks with apparent ease"; "they put it into containers for ease of transportation"; "the very easiness of the deed held her back"
  2. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"
  3. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
  4. freedom from constraint or embarrassment; "I am never at ease with strangers"
  5. freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
verb
  1. move gently or carefully; "He eased himself into the chair"
  2. lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs"
  3. make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"
  4. lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"

"Ease" in song lyrics

See how ease is used in real songs:

  • "Lavish to D is livin life with ease"
    415 — Lavish
  • "Went from oz.'s to movin ki's with ease"
    4 Deep — Another Day in the Jungle
  • "dwellin' swellin' organs of felons bullets obliterate melons, with ease"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Vinnie Paz — Speak Now

Usage tips for "ease"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ease" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ease to find words that pair well.

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