What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
eased
Example
The medication eased her headache. [eased: past tense]
Example
He eased his way into the new job by taking it slow. [eased: verb]
alleviated
Example
The medicine alleviated her allergy symptoms. [alleviated: past tense]
Example
The charity's efforts helped alleviate poverty in the community. [alleviate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Eased is more common in everyday language, while alleviated is more formal and less commonly used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between eased and alleviated?
Alleviated is more formal than eased, and is often used in technical or academic contexts.
