ease
gb/ˈiz/ us/ˈiz/
A2
Anglais
~ 4900
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
state
1
freedom from difficulty
When something is easy to do and does not take much work or stress.
Schéma d’usage :
with [ease]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'easy'; 'ease' is a noun, 'easy' is an adjective.
Synonymes
effortlessness (Focuses more on the complete lack of effort needed.)
Antonymes
difficulty (The opposite condition, where something is hard to do.)
Collocations
with ease
|at ease
|relative ease
|sense of ease
Thèmes
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- She completed the task with remarkable ease.
- His ease in front of the camera impressed everyone.
- The software is designed for ease of use.
Exemples pédagogiques
- She passed the test with ease.
- He spoke with ease in front of the class.
- I can use this phone with ease.
Verbe
B1
action
2
make less severe or difficult
To make something less bad, less hard, or less painful.
Schéma d’usage :
ease [pain/tension/problem]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'release'; 'ease' means to make less severe, not to let go of something physically.
Synonymes
relieve (Often used for physical pain or stress; similar but sometimes more immediate in effect.)
Antonymes
worsen (To make something more severe or difficult.)
Collocations
ease the pain
|ease tensions
|ease pressure
|ease restrictions
Thèmes
health
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- This pill will ease your pain.
- They eased the rules for travel.
- Talking to a friend eased my stress.
Nom
A2
state
3
comfort and relaxation
When you feel calm and comfortable, without stress or worry.
Schéma d’usage :
feel [at ease]
Erreur fréquente :
Some learners confuse 'at ease' with 'easy'; 'at ease' means feeling comfortable, not that something is simple.
Synonymes
comfort (More general; can refer to physical or emotional well-being.)
Antonymes
discomfort (The state of physical or emotional unease.)
Collocations
feel at ease
|put someone at ease
|sense of ease
Thèmes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I feel at ease with my friends.
- Her smile put me at ease.
- Soft music helps me feel at ease.
Verbe
B2
action
4
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and gently into a place or way of being.
Schéma d’usage :
ease [something] into [place]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'ease into' with 'get used to'; here it means physical movement, not adaptation over time.
Synonymes
slide (Implies smooth movement but not necessarily careful or slow adjustment.)
Antonymes
jerk (A sudden, rough movement in contrast to gentle easing.)
Collocations
ease into place
|ease open
|ease forward
Thèmes
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He eased the car into the space.
- She eased into the water slowly.
- I eased the door open.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
ease
API
GB/ˈiz/
US/ˈiz/
Syllabes et accentuation
ease (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ease)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: ease
- Plural: ease
Verb
- Base: ease
- 3rd Person Singular: eases
- Present Participle: easing
- Past: eased
Famille de mots
Expressions
at ease
1/ˈæt ˈiz/
fixed phrase
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Feeling calm and relaxed, without worry or nervousness.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- She solved the puzzle with ease.
- He finished the race with ease despite the heat.