Easing
ˈiːzɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of making something less severe, intense, or difficult; to alleviate or relieve.
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Making something less severe, difficult, or painful.
The government is easing restrictions on travel.
💡 Simply: Imagine a tight, uncomfortable shoe. When you loosen the laces, you are easing the pressure on your foot! Easing means making something less harsh or difficult, like easing the tension in a situation or easing a financial burden.
👶 For kids: Making something not so hard or painful. Like making a tummy ache feel better!
More Examples
The yoga session helped in easing my stress.
She's easing into retirement after 40 years of work.
How It's Used
"The central bank is easing monetary policy to stimulate the economy."
"The medication is designed to ease the patient's pain."
A gradual reduction or lessening of something unpleasant or difficult; the process of becoming less severe.
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The act or process of becoming less severe or difficult.
The easing of trade restrictions led to increased exports.
💡 Simply: Think of a traffic jam starting to clear up. That gradual clearing is an easing! It's when something like stress, pain, or rules becomes less strong or strict.
👶 For kids: When something that was hard or not fun gets a little bit better.
More Examples
The easing of the drought brought relief to farmers.
The easing of the company's strict dress code was welcomed by employees.
How It's Used
"The easing of inflation is a positive sign for the economy."
"The easing of tensions between the two countries was welcomed."
From Middle English *esing, from Old English *ēasing, present participle of *ēasian (“to ease”).
The word "easing" has been used for centuries, originating with the verb "ease." Its usage historically reflects the idea of making things easier or less difficult, whether physically or emotionally.
Memory tip
Think of making things "easy-ing" up.