1.freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort;
he rose through the ranks with apparent ease
2.a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state;
a life of luxury and ease
3.the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress);
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
4.freedom from constraint or embarrassment;
I am never at ease with strangers
5.freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility);
took his repose by the swimming pool
1.move gently or carefully;
He eased himself into the chair
2.lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate;
ease the pain in your legs
3.make easier;
you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge
4.lessen the intensity of or calm;
The news eased my conscience