ease (EN)

noun, verb

noun “ease”

1. the state of not having difficulty doing something
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   She solved the puzzle with surprising ease.
2. the state of being free from worries or discomfort
   After winning the lottery, she enjoyed a life of ease.
3. a reduction in pain or discomfort
   The warm bath gave her ease from the stress of the day.
4. extra room in clothing that allows you to move more freely
   The tailor added extra ease to the shoulders of the jacket for better comfort.

verb “ease”

1. to make pain or discomfort less severe
   She took a deep breath to ease her anxiety.
2. (of something unpleasant) to become less severe
   The storm finally eased by morning.
3. to make something less difficult
   The new software was designed to ease the process of filing taxes.
4. to carefully and gently move something into or out of a position
   She eased the ring off her finger.
5. to move oneself slowly and with care
   She eased into the cold water, shivering slightly.
6. to make something less tight
   She eased her grip on the rope to let it slide smoothly through her hands.
7. (often of shares and similar assets) to decrease in cost or value
   The stock prices eased down after the company's earnings report was released.
8. to move somewhere with little effort
   The boat eased into the calm harbor.