Phrasal Verbs

ease off

This page is about the phrasal verb ease off

Meaning

If something eases off, it becomes weaker or less powerful.

Synonym

let up

For example

  • ease off After the rain had eased off a bit, the race officials decided it was safe enough for the drivers to start racing again.

  • ease off The pain eased off quite a bit after the doctor gave me a shot of morphine.

Quick Quiz

If the wind eases off, it

a. doesn't blow as hard

b. starts blowing harder

c. changes direction
a) doesn't blow as hard b) starts blowing harder c) changes direction

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Contributor: Matt Errey