Meaning

• Ability, the means to do something, particularly:

• Comfort, a state or quality lacking unpleasantness, particularly:

• Relief, an end to discomfort, particularly:

• A convenience; a luxury.

• A relief; an easement.

Meaning

• To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.

  "He eased his conscience by confessing."

• To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).

  "He loosened his shoe to ease the pain."

• To give respite to (someone).

  "The provision of extra staff eased their workload."

• To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.

  "We eased the boom vang, then lowered the sail."

• To reduce the difficulty of (something).

  "We had to ease the entry requirements."

• To move (something) slowly and carefully.

  "He eased the cork from the bottle."

• To lessen in severity.

  "The pain eased overnight."

• To proceed with little effort.

  "The car eased onto the motorway."