1 ease
Pronounced:
/ˈi:z/
Function:
nounMeaning:
[noncount] 1 : freedom from pain or trouble : comfort of body or mind ▪ a life of ease
2 : lack of difficulty ▪ The program is known for its ease of use. [=it is easy to use] ▪ I was able to do it with (surprising) ease. [=easily] ▪ These features can be modified with the greatest of ease. [=very easily]
3 : a relaxed and informal way of behaving ▪ He delighted people with his charm and ease of manner. [=his relaxed and easy manner]
2 : lack of difficulty ▪ The program is known for its ease of use. [=it is easy to use] ▪ I was able to do it with (surprising) ease. [=easily] ▪ These features can be modified with the greatest of ease. [=very easily]
3 : a relaxed and informal way of behaving ▪ He delighted people with his charm and ease of manner. [=his relaxed and easy manner]
at ease
1 also at your ease : in a relaxed and comfortable state ▪ Her relaxed manner at the meeting put/set everyone at (their) ease. ▪ They no longer felt at ease [=comfortable] with each other. ▪ You can set/put your mind at ease. [=you can relax and stop worrying] —see also ill at ease
2 : standing silently with the feet apart and one or both hands behind the body ▪ The troops stood at ease. —often used as a military command ▪ At ease! —compare at attention at attention
2 : standing silently with the feet apart and one or both hands behind the body ▪ The troops stood at ease. —often used as a military command ▪ At ease! —compare at attention at attention
take your ease
: to rest or relax ▪ I found him taking his ease on the front porch.