ease
Translation
to ease, to relieve, to lessen
Examples
This medicine will ease the pain.
This medicine will ease the pain.
He eased the car into the parking space.
He eased the car into the parking space.
The restrictions have started to ease.
The restrictions have started to ease.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lessen or relieve (sth.) This medicine will ease the pain.
((sth.)) ((into/out of/etc. sth.)) to move (sth.) carefully He eased the car into the parking space.
((no object)) to become less severe The restrictions have started to ease.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relieve, alleviate, lessen; Antonyms: worsen, aggravate
Etymology
From Old French 'aise', meaning 'comfort, pleasure'.
Memory Tips
Connect it to the adjective 'easy'. To 'ease' something is to make it easier or less difficult.