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ease vs easy

easy vs ease

ease is a noun but easy is not a noun.

ease is not an adjective while easy is an adjective.

ease is a verb but easy is not a verb.

ease is not an adverb while easy is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ease Yes No Yes No
easy No Yes No Yes
ease (noun) easy (noun)
freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
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 (adjective) easy (adjective)
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
free from worry or anxiety
obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally
less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
affording comfort
marked by moderate steepness
readily exploited or tricked
having little impact
affording pleasure
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
not hurried or forced
not strict
ease (verb) easy (verb)
lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
make easier
lessen the intensity of or calm
move gently or carefully
ease (adverb) easy (adverb)
in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
Difference between ease and easy

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