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1ease Listen to audio/ˈi:z/ noun
[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]
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
take your ease
: to rest or relax
I found him taking his ease on the front porch.

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