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Definition ease in British English

ease noun

[uncountable] noun
/iːz/
1

the ability to do something easily

Example

Young children seem to master computer games with ease.

Example

We completed the climb with relative ease (=fairly easily).

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1.1

the fact that something is easy to do

Example

For maximum ease of use the materials are arranged in groups.

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2

behaviour that is relaxed and natural

Example

He was a compassionate doctor blessed with natural ease.

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Definition ease in British English