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ease vs assist

assist vs ease

ease and assist both are nouns.

ease and assist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ease Yes No Yes No
assist Yes No Yes No
As verbs, assist is a hypernym of ease; that is, assist is a word with a broader meaning than ease:
  • ease: make easier
  • assist: give help or assistance; be of service
Other hypernyms of ease include aid, help.
ease (noun) assist (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
freedom from constraint or embarrassment
a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
ease (verb) assist (verb)
lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
make easier work for, or be a servant to
lessen the intensity of or calm give help or assistance; be of service
move gently or carefully
Difference between ease and assist

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