The English word ease

 The English word ease can be used as a noun, a verb, or part of an adverbial phrase (e.g., with ease).

Here's a breakdown of its uses with example sentences:

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1. As a Noun (Meaning: Effortlessness, Comfort, or Relief)

When used as a noun, ease generally refers to the lack of difficulty, effort, or discomfort.

Usage	Meaning/Context	Example Sentence
Effortlessness	Lack of difficulty; fluency.	She passed the exam with ease because she had studied diligently.
Comfort/Relaxation	A state of rest or tranquility.	He lived a life of luxury and ease after his retirement.
Relief	Freedom from pain, trouble, or anxiety.	The doctor gave him a medication to ease the pain. (Note: Here, "ease" is often used as a verb, but it implies a state of relief).
Phrasal	Part of a common phrase.	You can move the box at your ease (or at ease), there's no rush.

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2. As a Verb (Meaning: To Reduce, Relax, or Make Less Difficult)

When used as a verb, ease means to lessen, relieve, or move something gently.

Usage	Meaning/Context	Example Sentence
To Reduce/Lessen	To relieve or diminish pain, stress, or tension.	The new policies will ease the financial burden on small businesses.
To Relax/Alleviate	To make a person or situation calmer.	They tried to ease her fears by explaining the procedure step-by-step.
To Move Gently	To move or lower something carefully and slowly.	He had to ease the heavy furniture through the narrow doorway.
Phrasal Verb (Ease up/off)	To relax or reduce effort/intensity.	The rain finally began to ease up, and the sun came out.

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3. As an Adverbial Phrase

The most common adverbial use is with ease, meaning easily or without difficulty.

Phrase	Meaning	Example Sentence
With ease	Effortlessly; easily.	The software was installed with ease.