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easy

[ee-zee]

adjective

easier, easiest 
  1. not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort.

    a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.

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  2. free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care.

    He led an easy life.

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  3. providing or conducive to ease or comfort; comfortable.

    an easy stance; an easy relationship.

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  4. fond of or given to ease; easygoing.

    an easy disposition.

  5. not harsh or strict; lenient.

    an easy master.

  6. not burdensome or oppressive.

    easy terms on a loan.

  7. not difficult to influence or overcome; compliant.

    an easy prey; an easy mark.

  8. free from formality, constraint, or embarrassment.

    He has an easy manner.

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  9. effortlessly clear and fluent.

    an easy style of writing.

  10. readily comprehended or mastered.

    an easy language to learn.

  11. not tight or constricting.

    an easy fit.

  12. not forced or hurried; moderate.

    an easy pace.

  13. not steep; gradual.

    an easy flight of stairs.

  14. Commerce.

    1. (of a commodity) not difficult to obtain; in plentiful supply and often weak in price.

    2. (of the market) not characterized by eager demand.

  15. Nautical.

    1. (of a bilge) formed in a long curve so as to make a gradual transition between the bottom and sides of a vessel; slack.

    2. (of the run of a hull) having gently curved surfaces leading from the middle body to the stern; not abrupt.



adverb

  1. Informal.in an easy manner; comfortably.

    to go easy; take it easy.

noun

  1. a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.

easy

/ ˈːɪ /

adjective

  1. not requiring much labour or effort; not difficult; simple

    an easy job

  2. free from pain, care, or anxiety

    easy in one's mind

  3. not harsh or restricting; lenient

    easy laws

  4. tolerant and undemanding; easy-going

    an easy disposition

  5. readily influenced or persuaded; pliant

    she was an easy victim of his wiles

  6. not tight or constricting; loose

    an easy fit

  7. not strained or extreme; moderate; gentle

    an easy pace

    an easy ascent

  8. economics

    1. readily obtainable

    2. (of a market) characterized by low demand or excess supply with prices tending to fall Compare tight

  9. informalready to fall in with any suggestion made; not predisposed

    he is easy about what to do

  10. slangsexually available

  11. informalpleasant to look at; attractive, esp sexually

  12. a sexually available woman, esp a prostitute

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. informalin an easy or relaxed manner

  2. informalgo slowly and carefully; be careful

    1. to use in moderation

    2. to treat leniently

  3. military a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further

    1. to avoid stress or undue hurry

    2. to remain calm; not become agitated or angry

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. Also: easy-oar.(usually imperative) to stop rowing

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

Easy is not used as an adverb by careful speakers and writers except in certain set phrases: to take it easy; easy does it. Where a fixed expression is not involved, the usual adverbial form of easily is preferred: this polish goes on more easily (not easier ) than the other
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • easylike adjective
  • overeasy adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of easy1

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English aisie, esy, from Anglo-French (a)eisie, Old French é, aised, past participle of aisier to ease
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of easy1

C12: from Old French é, past participle of aisier to relieve, ease
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Idioms and Phrases

In addition to the idioms beginning with easy, also see breathe easy; free and easy; get off (easy); go easy; let someone down easy; on easy street; take it easy.
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Example Sentences

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Ministers have been pushing for the French government to implement new rules to make it easier to intercept boats.

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“My mom’s parents came here from China, and it wasn’t easy for them,” captain Ali Riley told the team website.

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It's not easy to win the championship in a car that is not consistently the fastest on the grid.

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“Even with the right major and internships, it’s not easy.”

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Given the men's team just experienced their worst domestic campaign since the 1973-74 relegation season and the women have to usurp Chelsea's unbeaten Treble winners, the task is not easy.

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When To Use

What is a basic definition ofeasy?

Easy describes something that is not difficult and requires little effort. Easy also describes something that is not stressful. Informally, easy means in a comfortable way. Easy has many other senses as an adjective and one as a noun.The most common sense of easy describes something that is simple and requires very little effort or work. This sense is an antonym of words such as difficult, challenging, or tough. Easily means in a way without difficulty. The word ease can mean a lack of stress or difficulty.Real-life examples: Many things you might find easy to do were once hard until you learned to do them. Counting to five is easy once you learn to count. Finding the yellow crayon among all the blue crayons is easy once you know your colors. You no longer have to think about how to do these tasks. They are easy for you now.Used in a sentence: She thought the math test was really easy. Easy also describes something that lacks stress or any other sources of discomfort. This sense usually describes a person’s life as being relaxing or free from any problems or worries.Real-life examples: Pampered pets often lead easy lives of sleeping and eating. When you’re on vacation, life often seems relaxing and easy.Used in a sentence: He had an easy time at work today because nobody came into the store. Easy is used informally to mean comfortably or without much stress or hardship. In formal writing, easily is preferred.Real-life examples: Teachers will often go easy on students they like, meaning they won’t punish those students as harshly or will make things easier for them. If you are taking it easy, you are lounging around and not trying to work hard. If something comes easy to someone, it means they don’t need much effort to master it or complete it.Used in a sentence: The manager went easy on the new employee, giving them a gentle warning.

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