freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort; he rose through the ranks with apparent ease; they put it into containers for ease of transportation; the very easiness of the deed held her back

[ Syn: easiness , simplicity , simpleness ]

a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; a life of luxury and ease; he had all the material comforts of this world

[ Syn: comfort ]

the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); he enjoyed his relief from responsibility; getting it off his conscience gave him some ease

[ Syn: relief ]

freedom from constraint or embarrassment; I am never at ease with strangers

[ Syn: informality ]

freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); took his repose by the swimming pool

[ Syn: rest , repose , relaxation ]

move gently or carefully; He eased himself into the chair'

lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; ease the pain in your legs

[ Syn: comfort ]

make easier; you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge

[ Syn: facilitate , alleviate ]

lessen the intensity of or calm; The news eased my conscience; still the fears

[ Syn: still , allay , relieve ]