ease
gb/ˈiz/ us/ˈiz/
A2
英語
~ 4900
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
freedom from difficulty
When something is easy to do and does not take much work or stress.
用法パターン：
with [ease]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'easy'; 'ease' is a noun, 'easy' is an adjective.
類義語
effortlessness (Focuses more on the complete lack of effort needed.)
対義語
difficulty (The opposite condition, where something is hard to do.)
コロケーション
with ease
|at ease
|relative ease
|sense of ease
テーマ
daily life
|work
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She completed the task with remarkable ease.
- His ease in front of the camera impressed everyone.
- The software is designed for ease of use.
学習者向け例文
- She passed the test with ease.
- He spoke with ease in front of the class.
- I can use this phone with ease.
動詞
B1
action
2
make less severe or difficult
To make something less bad, less hard, or less painful.
用法パターン：
ease [pain/tension/problem]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'ease' with 'release'; 'ease' means to make less severe, not to let go of something physically.
類義語
relieve (Often used for physical pain or stress; similar but sometimes more immediate in effect.)
対義語
worsen (To make something more severe or difficult.)
コロケーション
ease the pain
|ease tensions
|ease pressure
|ease restrictions
テーマ
health
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- This pill will ease your pain.
- They eased the rules for travel.
- Talking to a friend eased my stress.
名詞
A2
state
3
comfort and relaxation
When you feel calm and comfortable, without stress or worry.
用法パターン：
feel [at ease]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'at ease' with 'easy'; 'at ease' means feeling comfortable, not that something is simple.
類義語
comfort (More general; can refer to physical or emotional well-being.)
対義語
discomfort (The state of physical or emotional unease.)
コロケーション
feel at ease
|put someone at ease
|sense of ease
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I feel at ease with my friends.
- Her smile put me at ease.
- Soft music helps me feel at ease.
動詞
B2
action
4
move slowly and carefully
To move slowly and gently into a place or way of being.
用法パターン：
ease [something] into [place]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'ease into' with 'get used to'; here it means physical movement, not adaptation over time.
類義語
slide (Implies smooth movement but not necessarily careful or slow adjustment.)
対義語
jerk (A sudden, rough movement in contrast to gentle easing.)
コロケーション
ease into place
|ease open
|ease forward
テーマ
movement
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He eased the car into the space.
- She eased into the water slowly.
- I eased the door open.
文法
辞書形
ease
IPA
GB/ˈiz/
US/ˈiz/
音節・強勢
ease （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (ease)
活用形
Noun
- Base: ease
- Plural: ease
Verb
- Base: ease
- 3rd Person Singular: eases
- Present Participle: easing
- Past: eased
関連語
表現
at ease
1/ˈæt ˈiz/
fixed phrase
feeling relaxed and comfortable
Feeling calm and relaxed, without worry or nervousness.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She solved the puzzle with ease.
- He finished the race with ease despite the heat.