Meaning and usage of the word ease in English

Meaning of vocabulary ease

easenoun

sự thanh thản, sự thoải mái, làm thanh thản, làm yên tâm, làm dễ chịu

/iːz/

Meaning of vocabulary <b>ease</b></b>

Origin of the word ease

The modern English word "ease" originated from the Old English word "eas", which meant "smooth motion" or "easy passage". This is related to the Proto-Germanic word "*isiz", which was also the source of the Modern German word "Ez" meaning "easy" or "smooth". The Old English word "eas" was used to describe the movement of objects or people with minimal effort, with a sense of comfort and simplicity. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include notions of comfort, relaxation, and freedom from trouble or pain. In Middle English (circa 1100-1500), the spelling "ease" emerged and the word took on its modern connotation, encompassing not only physical ease but also mental and emotional comfort. Today, the word "ease" is used to describe a state of relaxation, convenience, or simplicity that allows one to be free from difficulties or worries.

Vocabulary summary ease

typenoun

meaningserenity, ease; freedom

exampleto be at one's ease

exampleto stand at ease

meaningleisure

exampleto write at ease

meaningease, ease of mind

exampleto ease a tense stituation

typetransitive verb

meaningcalm down

exampleto be at one's ease

exampleto stand at ease

meaningrelieve, relieve pain, relieve pain

exampleto write at ease

meaningrelieve tension; (nautical) open, loosen

exampleto ease a tense stituation

Example of vocabulary easenamespace

meaning

lack of difficulty

  • He passed the exam with ease.
  • The ease with which she learns languages is astonishing.
  • All important points are numbered for ease of reference (= so that you can find them easily).
  • This computer is popular for its good design and ease of use.
  • This new software program has eased our data entry process, as it includes intuitive features that streamline the process.
meaning

the state of feeling relaxed or comfortable without worries, problems or pain

  • In his retirement, he lived a life of ease.

Idioms of vocabulary ease

(stand) at ease
used as a command to soldiers to tell them to stand with their feet apart and their hands behind their backs
    at (your) ease
    relaxed and confident and not nervous or embarrassed
    • I never feel completely at ease with him.
    • She was at her ease straight away in the new job.
    ill at ease
    feeling uncomfortable and embarrassed
    • I felt ill at ease in such formal clothes.
    put somebody at (their) ease
    to make somebody feel relaxed and confident, not nervous or embarrassed
    • Try to put the candidate at ease by being friendly and informal.
    put/set somebody’s mind at ease/rest
    to do or say something to make somebody stop worrying about something

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