absence of difficulty or effort

she gave up smoking with ease

the manual is clearly written, easy to understand, and designed for ease of use

make (something unpleasant or intense) less serious or severe

the road-building programme is planned to ease congestion

the doctor will give you something to ease the pain

unburdening herself did nothing to ease her misery

move carefully or gradually

I eased down the slope with care

the boat eased away from the harbour