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lie-in vs ease

ease vs lie-in

lie-in and ease both are nouns.

lie-in is not a verb while ease is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie-in Yes No No No
ease Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ease is a hypernym of lie-in; that is, ease is a word with a broader meaning than lie-in:
  • lie-in: a long stay in bed in the morning
  • ease: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Other hypernyms of lie-in include relaxation, repose, rest.
lie-in (noun) ease (noun)
a long stay in bed in the morning 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)
lie-in (verb) ease (verb)
lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate
make easier
lessen the intensity of or calm
move gently or carefully
Difference between lie-in and ease

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