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easy
[ee-zee]
adjective
not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort.
a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
Antonyms:free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care.
He led an easy life.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms:providing or conducive to ease or comfort; comfortable.
an easy stance; an easy relationship.
Antonyms:fond of or given to ease; easygoing.
an easy disposition.
not harsh or strict; lenient.
an easy master.
not burdensome or oppressive.
easy terms on a loan.
not difficult to influence or overcome; compliant.
an easy prey; an easy mark.
free from formality, constraint, or embarrassment.
He has an easy manner.
Synonyms: ,effortlessly clear and fluent.
an easy style of writing.
readily comprehended or mastered.
an easy language to learn.
not tight or constricting.
an easy fit.
not forced or hurried; moderate.
an easy pace.
not steep; gradual.
an easy flight of stairs.
Commerce.
(of a commodity) not difficult to obtain; in plentiful supply and often weak in price.
(of the market) not characterized by eager demand.
Nautical.
(of a bilge) formed in a long curve so as to make a gradual transition between the bottom and sides of a vessel; slack.
(of the run of a hull) having gently curved surfaces leading from the middle body to the stern; not abrupt.
adverb
Informal.in an easy manner; comfortably.
to go easy; take it easy.
noun
a word formerly used in communications to represent the letter E.
easy
/ ˈːɪ /
adjective
not requiring much labour or effort; not difficult; simple
an easy job
free from pain, care, or anxiety
easy in one's mind
not harsh or restricting; lenient
easy laws
tolerant and undemanding; easy-going
an easy disposition
readily influenced or persuaded; pliant
she was an easy victim of his wiles
not tight or constricting; loose
an easy fit
not strained or extreme; moderate; gentle
an easy pace
an easy ascent
economics
readily obtainable
(of a market) characterized by low demand or excess supply with prices tending to fall Compare tight
informalready to fall in with any suggestion made; not predisposed
he is easy about what to do
slangsexually available
informalpleasant to look at; attractive, esp sexually
a sexually available woman, esp a prostitute
adverb
informalin an easy or relaxed manner
informalgo slowly and carefully; be careful
to use in moderation
to treat leniently
military a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further
to avoid stress or undue hurry
to remain calm; not become agitated or angry
verb
Also: easy-oar.(usually imperative) to stop rowing
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- easylike adjective
- overeasy adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of easy1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
Ministers have been pushing for the French government to implement new rules to make it easier to intercept boats.
“My mom’s parents came here from China, and it wasn’t easy for them,” captain Ali Riley told the team website.
It's not easy to win the championship in a car that is not consistently the fastest on the grid.
“Even with the right major and internships, it’s not easy.”
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
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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