ease
gb/ˈiz/ us/ˈiz/
A2
English
~ 4900
könnyedség, enyhít, lazít, megkönnyít, fesztelenül érzi magát, nyugodt, óvatosan mozgat, beleereszkedik, bemanőverez
NOUN
B1
1
könnyedség
B2
Usage pattern:
with [ease]
She completed the task with remarkable ease.
Bámulatos könnyedséggel végezte el a feladatot.
His ease in front of the camera impressed everyone.
A kamera előtti könnyedsége mindenkit lenyűgözött.
The software is designed for ease of use.
Learner examples
She passed the test with ease.
Könnyedén átment a teszten.
He spoke with ease in front of the class.
Könnyedén beszélt az osztály előtt.
I can use this phone with ease.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'easy'; 'ease' is a noun, 'easy' is an adjective.
Meaning
freedom from difficulty
Collocations
with ease
|at ease
|relative ease
|sense of ease
Synonyms
effortlessness (Focuses more on the complete lack of effort needed.)
Antonyms
difficulty (The opposite condition, where something is hard to do.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something is easy to do and does not take much work or stress.
A state in which something is not difficult or requires little effort.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
ease [pain/tension/problem]
This medicine should ease your headache.
Ez a gyógyszer enyhíteni fogja a fejfájásodat.
The government plans to ease restrictions on travel.
A kormány azt tervezi, hogy enyhíti az utazási korlátozásokat.
A short break helped to ease the tension in the room.
Learner examples
This pill will ease your pain.
Ez a tabletta enyhíteni fogja a fájdalmadat.
They eased the rules for travel.
Enyhítettek az utazási szabályokon.
Talking to a friend eased my stress.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'release'; 'ease' means to make less severe, not to let go of something physically.
Meaning
make less severe or difficult
Collocations
ease the pain
|ease tensions
|ease pressure
|ease restrictions
Synonyms
relieve (Often used for physical pain or stress; similar but sometimes more immediate in effect.)
Antonyms
worsen (To make something more severe or difficult.)
Themes
health
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something less bad, less hard, or less painful.
To reduce the intensity, difficulty, or unpleasantness of something.
NOUN
A2
3
Usage pattern:
feel [at ease]
She felt completely at ease in their company.
Teljesen fesztelenül érezte magát a társaságukban.
The host's warm welcome put everyone at ease.
A házigazda szívélyes fogadtatása mindenkit megnyugtatott.
The calm music created a sense of ease.
Learner examples
I feel at ease with my friends.
Fesztelenül érzem magam a barátaimmal.
Her smile put me at ease.
A mosolya megnyugtatott.
Soft music helps me feel at ease.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'at ease' with 'easy'; 'at ease' means feeling comfortable, not that something is simple.
Meaning
comfort and relaxation
Collocations
feel at ease
|put someone at ease
|sense of ease
Synonyms
comfort (More general; can refer to physical or emotional well-being.)
Antonyms
discomfort (The state of physical or emotional unease.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you feel calm and comfortable, without stress or worry.
A feeling of comfort, relaxation, and freedom from worry or tension.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
ease [something] into [place]
He eased the car into the parking space.
Óvatosan bemanőverezte az autót a parkolóhelyre.
She eased herself into the chair after a long day.
Egy hosszú nap után óvatosan leereszkedett a székre.
They eased the boat into the dock.
Learner examples
He eased the car into the space.
Óvatosan beállt az autóval a helyre.
She eased into the water slowly.
Lassan, óvatosan beleereszkedett a vízbe.
I eased the door open.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'ease into' with 'get used to'; here it means physical movement, not adaptation over time.
Meaning
move slowly and carefully
Collocations
ease into place
|ease open
|ease forward
Synonyms
slide (Implies smooth movement but not necessarily careful or slow adjustment.)
Antonyms
jerk (A sudden, rough movement in contrast to gentle easing.)
Themes
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To move slowly and gently into a place or way of being.
To move something, or yourself, slowly and carefully into a position or state.
Grammar
Dictionary form
ease
IPA
GB/ˈiz/
US/ˈiz/
Syllables & stress
ease (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (ease)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: ease
- Plural: ease
Verb
- Base: ease
- 3rd Person Singular: eases
- Present Participle: easing
- Past: eased
Word family
Expressions
at ease
1/ˈæt ˈiz/
fixed phrase
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Feeling calm and relaxed, without worry or nervousness.
Examples
- She felt at ease during the interview thanks to the friendly interviewer.
- Please make yourself at ease while we prepare dinner.
ease off
1/ˈiz ˈɔf/
phrasal verb
become less strong over time
To become less strong, intense, or active.
Examples
- The rain began to ease off after lunch.
- You should ease off on the sugar if you want to lose weight.
ease up
1/ˈiz ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
reduce pressure or severity
To go more slowly, put in less effort, or be less strict.
Examples
- You should ease up a bit; you're working too hard.
- Traffic will ease up once rush hour ends.
put someone at ease
1/pˈʊt sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈæt ˈiz/
fixed phrase
make someone feel relaxed
To help someone feel calm and comfortable when they are nervous or tense.
Examples
- The teacher's smile put the students at ease before the test.
- A good host knows how to put guests at ease.
with ease
1/wˈɪθ ˈiz/
fixed phrase
without difficulty or effort
In a way that is easy and does not need much effort.
Examples
- She solved the puzzle with ease.
- He finished the race with ease despite the heat.