easy
18 ENTRIES FOUND:
easier;
easiest
easier;
easiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of EASY
1
:
not hard to do
:
not difficult
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an easy lesson
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It's surprisingly easy to use.
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It was an easy decision to make.
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They scored an easy goal late in the game.
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It wasn't easy for her to leave home.
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He's an easy person (for other people) to like. = It's easy (for other people) to like him.
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There are no easy solutions to this problem.
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He likes to keep a dictionary within easy reach [=nearby] when he's writing.
2
a
:
free from pain, trouble, or worry
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He's had an easy life.
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This new schedule should make our lives easier.
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I hope this will make things easier for you.
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I won't feel easy until I know that she arrived safely.
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an easy mind
b
:
not hurried
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We proceeded at an easy [=leisurely] pace.
c
:
not requiring much strength or energy
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easy, gentle movements
3
a
:
not harsh or severe in punishing or criticizing someone
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I think they're being too easy on him. [=they're not criticizing/punishing him harshly enough]
b
:
not hard to please
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an easy [=lenient] teacher
◊ The informal phrase I'm easy is used as a way of saying that you are easy to please and will accept what someone else decides.
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“Should we stay at home or go out?” “Whatever you like: I'm easy.”
4
5
informal
:
not hard to get
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easy money
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easy pickings [=things that are easy to get]
6
:
relaxed and informal
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see also free and easy at 1free
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He has an easy [=easygoing] manner.
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an easy smile
7
— used to describe someone or something that is easy to attack, trick, criticize, etc.
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His lack of experience makes him an easy target for his political enemies.
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insects that are easy prey for many birds
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(US) He's an easy mark for anyone needing a loan.
8
informal
:
lightly pleasant and enjoyable
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music for easy listening
9
informal + old-fashioned
:
not sexually respectable
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an easy woman [=a woman who has sex with many men]
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easy morals
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a woman of easy virtue
(as) easy as ABC
informal or (as) easy as pie or (as) easy as falling off a log
:
very easy
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Getting the permit turned out to be as easy as pie.
easy on the eye
informal or US easy on the eyes
:
easy or pleasant to look at
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The monitor's display is easy on the eyes.
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She's very easy on the eyes. [=pretty, good-looking]
over easy
— easiness
noun [noncount]
2
easy
/ˈiːzi/
adverb
easier;
easiest
2
easy
/ˈiːzi/
adverb
easier;
easiest
Britannica Dictionary definition of EASY
:
without difficulty or stress
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He just wants to take life easy now.
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The repairs will cost $100, easy. [=the repairs will cost at least $100]
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“We just need to raise the money.” “That's easier said than done.” [=that will not be easy to do]
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Success hasn't come easy for her. [=success has not been easy to achieve]
breathe easy
easy come, easy go
informal
— used to say that you are not bothered about losing something
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His attitude toward money has always been, easy come, easy go.
easy does it
informal
— used to tell someone to move slowly and carefully
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Easy does it! We don't want anyone to get hurt.
go easy
informal
1
go easy on (someone)
:
to treat (someone) in a way that is not harsh or demanding
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The students might respond better if the teacher went (a little) easy on them.
2
go easy on/with (something)
:
to use less of (something)
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My doctor said to go easy on fatty foods.
nice and easy
rest easy
take it easy
informal
1
:
to relax and avoid hard work or strain
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The doctor told her she should take it easy for a while.
2
:
to stay or become calm
— usually used as a command
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Take it easy, Joe. Everything is going to be just fine.
