ease
gb/ˈiz/ us/ˈiz/
A2
Englanti
~ 4900
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
Substantiivi
B1
state
1
freedom from difficulty
When something is easy to do and does not take much work or stress.
Käyttömalli:
with [ease]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'easy'; 'ease' is a noun, 'easy' is an adjective.
Synonyymit
effortlessness (Focuses more on the complete lack of effort needed.)
Antonyymit
difficulty (The opposite condition, where something is hard to do.)
Kollokaatiot
with ease
|at ease
|relative ease
|sense of ease
Teemat
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She completed the task with remarkable ease.
- His ease in front of the camera impressed everyone.
- The software is designed for ease of use.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She passed the test with ease.
- He spoke with ease in front of the class.
- I can use this phone with ease.
Verbi
B1
action
2
make less severe or difficult
To make something less bad, less hard, or less painful.
Käyttömalli:
ease [pain/tension/problem]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'release'; 'ease' means to make less severe, not to let go of something physically.
Synonyymit
relieve (Often used for physical pain or stress; similar but sometimes more immediate in effect.)
Antonyymit
worsen (To make something more severe or difficult.)
Kollokaatiot
ease the pain
|ease tensions
|ease pressure
|ease restrictions
Teemat
health
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- This medicine should ease your headache.
- The government plans to ease restrictions on travel.
- A short break helped to ease the tension in the room.
Oppijaesimerkit
- This pill will ease your pain.
- They eased the rules for travel.
- Talking to a friend eased my stress.
Substantiivi
A2
state
3
comfort and relaxation
When you feel calm and comfortable, without stress or worry.
Käyttömalli:
feel [at ease]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Some learners confuse 'at ease' with 'easy'; 'at ease' means feeling comfortable, not that something is simple.
Synonyymit
comfort (More general; can refer to physical or emotional well-being.)
Antonyymit
discomfort (The state of physical or emotional unease.)
Kollokaatiot
feel at ease
|put someone at ease
|sense of ease
Teemat
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- She felt completely at ease in their company.
- The host's warm welcome put everyone at ease.
- The calm music created a sense of ease.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I feel at ease with my friends.
- Her smile put me at ease.
- Soft music helps me feel at ease.
Verbi
B2
action
4
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and gently into a place or way of being.
Käyttömalli:
ease [something] into [place]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'ease into' with 'get used to'; here it means physical movement, not adaptation over time.
Synonyymit
slide (Implies smooth movement but not necessarily careful or slow adjustment.)
Antonyymit
jerk (A sudden, rough movement in contrast to gentle easing.)
Kollokaatiot
ease into place
|ease open
|ease forward
Teemat
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- He eased the car into the parking space.
- She eased herself into the chair after a long day.
- They eased the boat into the dock.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He eased the car into the space.
- She eased into the water slowly.
- I eased the door open.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
ease
IPA
GB/ˈiz/
US/ˈiz/
Tavut ja painotus
ease (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (ease)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: ease
- Plural: ease
Verb
- Base: ease
- 3rd Person Singular: eases
- Present Participle: easing
- Past: eased
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
at ease
1/ˈæt ˈiz/
fixed phrase
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Feeling calm and relaxed, without worry or nervousness.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- She solved the puzzle with ease.
- He finished the race with ease despite the heat.