ease pain
Reduce suffering
Use `ease pain` to describe making a difficult physical or emotional situation feel lighter and more manageable.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- To make physical or emotional suffering feel much better.
- Works for both medical situations and deep emotional sadness.
- A gentle, caring way to talk about helping someone.
معنی
To make physical or emotional pain feel less intense or more manageable. It is like turning down the volume on a loud, annoying noise so you can finally relax.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6At the pharmacy
I need something to ease the pain in my lower back.
I need something to reduce the suffering in my back.
Comforting a grieving friend
I brought you some soup to help ease the pain of your loss.
I brought food to help make your sadness feel lighter.
A business meeting
Our new software will ease the pain of manual data entry.
Our software makes the boring work much easier.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase has roots in Middle English and Old French, where 'ease' meant 'comfort' or 'facility.' It became a staple of medical and emotional vocabulary in the 19th century as medicine became more focused on patient comfort. Today, it is a key phrase in both healthcare and the 'self-care' movement.
The 'Edge' Alternative
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in a casual setting, say 'take the edge off' instead of 'ease the pain' for things like hunger or stress.
Don't over-dramatize
Using 'ease the pain' for something tiny, like a broken pencil, makes you sound like a drama queen unless you are joking!
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- To make physical or emotional suffering feel much better.
- Works for both medical situations and deep emotional sadness.
- A gentle, caring way to talk about helping someone.
What It Means
To ease pain means to make a bad feeling better. It doesn't always mean the pain is 100% gone. It just means the burden is lighter now. You can use it for a physical headache. You can also use it for a broken heart. It is a gentle, comforting expression.
How To Use It
Use it as a verb phrase. You can say something eases the pain. Or you can say you want to ease someone's pain. It works with medicine, kind words, or even a hot pizza after a long day. Just remember that ease is the action and pain is the target.
When To Use It
Use it when someone is hurting. It is great for hospital visits or funeral cards. It also works in business when a new product solves a problem. If your friend is crying, offer a hug to ease the pain. If your back hurts, take a bath to ease the pain. It sounds very empathetic and caring.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for tiny, silly things. If you lose a pen, don't say you need to ease the pain. That sounds too dramatic! Avoid it in high-energy, aggressive sports settings. You don't ease pain in a boxing match. You usually use it when the situation is calm or serious.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, we value 'relief.' We have thousands of commercials for products that ease pain. It shows a culture that wants to fix discomfort quickly. There is also a poetic side to it. Many famous songs use this phrase to talk about love and loss. It is a very human, universal concept.
Common Variations
Ease the discomfort(more medical/formal)Soothe the pain(feels more like a massage or cream)Alleviate the pain(very formal, used by doctors)Take the edge off(informal, often used for a quick drink or snack)
نکات کاربردی
The phrase is highly versatile and safe to use in almost any context. Just be careful not to use it for trivial inconveniences unless you are being intentionally funny.
The 'Edge' Alternative
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in a casual setting, say 'take the edge off' instead of 'ease the pain' for things like hunger or stress.
Don't over-dramatize
Using 'ease the pain' for something tiny, like a broken pencil, makes you sound like a drama queen unless you are joking!
The 'Pain Point' Secret
In American business culture, people call problems 'pain points.' If you say your product 'eases the pain,' you are speaking the language of a CEO!
مثالها
6I need something to ease the pain in my lower back.
I need something to reduce the suffering in my back.
A standard way to ask for medicine.
I brought you some soup to help ease the pain of your loss.
I brought food to help make your sadness feel lighter.
Shows kindness during a hard time.
Our new software will ease the pain of manual data entry.
Our software makes the boring work much easier.
Metaphorical use for a 'pain point' in business.
Ice cream always helps ease the pain, right?
Ice cream makes you feel better after a breakup.
Lighthearted but supportive.
This paycheck will definitely ease the pain of working overtime.
Getting paid makes the extra work worth it.
Using medical language for a funny financial context.
The vet gave our dog medicine to ease his pain.
The doctor helped the dog feel less hurt.
Direct physical application.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the best word to complete the sentence.
Listening to soft music can help ___ the pain of a headache.
`Ease` is the natural collocation for making a headache feel less intense.
Complete the business metaphor.
We need to find a way to ease the ___ of these high taxes.
In business, 'pain' is often used to describe financial or operational difficulties.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Ease Pain'
Talking to friends about small annoyances.
Pizza eases the pain of Monday.
Standard everyday use for health or emotions.
This lotion eases the pain.
Medical or professional contexts.
The treatment is designed to ease the pain.
When to use 'Ease Pain'
Physical Injury
Using an ice pack.
Emotional Loss
Losing a loved one.
Work Stress
Solving a difficult task.
Financial Loss
Getting a refund.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but it sounds more poetic or like something you would say to a child. Ease the pain is much more common for adults.
It is neutral. You can use it with your doctor or your best friend. It fits almost everywhere.
Stop means the pain is 100% gone. Ease means it is still there, but it feels better and is easier to handle.
Yes, you can ease the pain of a burn or a cut using cold water or ointment.
Absolutely. If a client is frustrated, you can say, 'We want to ease the pain of this transition for you.'
It's a joke! It means something was very expensive, and you are trying to feel better about spending the money.
Yes, this is a very common way to express that you are suffering and need help or comfort.
Alleviate is just more formal. Use ease in conversation and alleviate in a medical report.
Yes, you can ease the pressure or ease the tension in a room. It always means making things less intense.
All the time! Many blues, soul, and pop songs use ease the pain to talk about heartbreak.
عبارات مرتبط
Take the edge off
To make a feeling (like hunger or pain) slightly less strong.
Soothe
To gently calm a physical or emotional pain.
Dull the pain
To make the pain feel less sharp or clear.
Lighten the load
To make a difficult situation easier to handle.
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