5 letter words starting with EAS

Word: eased

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: to make something less difficult or severe; to lessen in intensity or degree

Pronunciations: US: /izd/; UK: /iːzd/

Origin and Usage: The word "eased" is the past tense of the verb "ease". It originated from the Old English word "ēsian", which means "to put at ease" or "to calm". The word has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

Synonyms: alleviate, reduce, diminish, lessen, mitigate

Related Words: cease, tease, lease, fease, geese

Example Sentences:

1. He eased his grip on the steering wheel and took a deep breath.
2. The doctor prescribed some medication to ease the pain.
3. The company eased its strict dress code policy last year.
4. She eased herself into the hot bath and let out a sigh of relief.
5. The tension between the two countries has eased in recent weeks.

Easel Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. a wooden frame for holding a canvas while it is being painted
2. an upright tripod for displaying something (such as a painting)

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈizəl/
• UK: /ˈiːzl̩/

Origin and Usage

The word "easel" comes from the Dutch word "ezel," meaning "donkey." This is because the shape of the easel resembles the shape of a donkey. Easels are commonly used by artists to hold their canvases while they paint. They are also used to display paintings or other works of art.

Synonyms

• painting stand
• display stand
• tripod

Related Words

• brush
• paint
• canvas
• frame
• stand

Example Sentences

• She set up her easel and began to paint the landscape.
• The painting was displayed on an elegant wooden easel.

Eases 1. Parts of Speech:

Eases is a verb.

2. Definitions:

• To make something less unpleasant or difficult.
• To move or act in a relaxed or casual way.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈiːzɪz/
• UK: /ˈiːzɪz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word eases comes from the Old English word "easian," which means "to make easy." It has been in use since the 14th century. Eases is commonly used in a variety of contexts, such as to describe the process of making something less difficult or to describe a relaxed or casual manner of movement or behavior.

5. Synonyms:

• Relieves
• Lessens
• Alleviates
• Calms
• Unwinds

6. Related Words:

• Eager
• Elbow
• Event
• Every
• Exact

7. Example Sentences:

• The medicine eases the pain in her knee.
• He eases into his chair and begins to relax.
• The company eases its employees into the new system.
• She eases her way through the crowded room.
• The coach eases his team into the game with a few warm-up exercises.