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earth·ward also earth·wards adverb : toward the earth

earth·work noun : an embankment or fortification of earth

earth·worm noun : a long segmented worm found in damp soil

earthy adjective earth·i·er; -est 1 : of, relating to, or consisting of earth; also : suggesting earth <~ flavors>

2 : not theoretical or ideal : PRACTICAL

3 : COARSE, GROSS

— earth·i·ness noun

Synonyms

down-to-earth, hardheaded, matter-of-fact, practical, pragmatic, realistic—more at REALISTIC

ear·wax noun : the yellow waxy secretion from the ear

ear·wig noun : any of numerous insects with slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of appendages resembling forceps at the end of the body

1ease noun 1 : comfort of body or mind : freedom from pain, discomfort, or concern

2 : naturalness of manner

3 : freedom from difficulty or effort

Synonyms

[1] alleviation, comfort, decrease, relief; also calming, salving, soothing

[3] leisure, relaxation, repose, rest—more at REST

2ease verb eased; eas·ing 1 : to relieve from distress

2 : to lessen the pressure or tension of

3 : to make or become less difficult <~ credit>

Synonyms

[1] allay, alleviate, assuage, help, mitigate, mollify, palliate, relieve, soothe—more at HELP

[2] loosen, relax, slack, slacken—more at SLACKEN

[3] assist, facilitate, further, hasten, help, improve, loosen, promote; also aid, smooth, speed; advance, unclog

Antonyms

complicate

ea·sel noun [ORIGIN: Dutch ezel, lit., ass]

: a frame for supporting something (as an artist's canvas)

eas·i·ly adverb : in an easy manner : without difficulty

Synonyms

effortlessly, fluently, freely, handily, lightly, painlessly, readily, smoothly; also ably, adeptly, adroitly, proficiently, skillfully

Antonyms

arduously, laboriously

1east adverb : to or toward the east

2east adjective 1 : situated toward or at the east

2 : coming from the east

3east noun 1 : the general direction of sunrise

2 : the compass point directly opposite to west

3 cap : regions or countries east of a specified or implied point

— east·er·ly adverb or adjective

— east·ward adverb or adjective

— east·wards adverb

Eas·ter noun : a church feast observed on a Sunday in March or April in commemoration of Christ's resurrection

east·ern adjective 1 often cap : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region designated East

2 cap : of, relating to, or being the Christian churches originating in the Church of the Eastern Roman Empire

3 : lying toward or coming from the east

— East·ern·er noun

easy adjective eas·i·er; -est 1 : marked by ease ; especially : not causing distress or difficulty <~ tasks>

2 : MILD, LENIENT

3 : GRADUAL

4 : free from pain, trouble, or worry

5 : LEISURELY

6 : NATURAL

7 : giving ease, comfort, or relaxation : COMFORTABLE

8 : readily taken advantage of

— eas·i·ness noun

Synonyms

[1] effortless, facile, fluent, fluid, light, painless, ready, simple, smooth, snap, soft; also apparent, clear, distinct, evident, manifest, obvious, plain; clear-cut, straightforward

Antonyms

arduous, difficult, hard, labored

[7] comfortable, snug, soft—more at COMFORTABLE

[8] gullible, naive, susceptible

easy·go·ing adjective : relaxed and casual in style or manner

Synonyms

affable, breezy, carefree, happy-go-lucky, informal, laid-back

Antonyms

uptight

flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack, unrestrained, unrestricted; also careless, heedless, negligent, slipshod, sloppy, slovenly, unfussy

Antonyms

rigorous

carefree, careless, cavalier, gay, happy-go-lucky, insouciant, lighthearted, unconcerned—more at CAREFREE

eat verb ate ; eat·en ; eat·ing 1 : to take in as food : take food

2 : to use up : DEVOUR

3 : to consume gradually : CORRODE

— eat·able adjective or noun

— eat·er noun

Synonyms

[1] dine, fare, feed—more at DINE

[3] bite, corrode, erode, fret; also break down, break up, decompose, disintegrate, dissolve; destroy, ruin, wreck