easier; easiest
1
a
: causing or involving little difficulty or discomfort
within easy reach
b
: requiring or indicating little effort, thought, or reflection
easy clichés
2
a
: not severe : lenient
hopes they'll be easy on him
b
: not steep or abrupt
easy slopes
c
: not difficult to endure or undergo
an easy penalty
d
: readily taken advantage of
an easy target for takeovers
an easy mark for con men
e(1)
: readily available
easy pickings
(2)
: plentiful in supply at low or declining interest rates
easy money
(3)
: less in demand and usually lower in price
bonds were easier
f
: pleasant
easy listening
g
: sexually promiscuous
3
a
: marked by peace and comfort
the easy life of a courtier
b
: not hurried or strenuous
an easy pace
4
a
: free from pain, annoyance, or anxiety
did all she could to make him easier
b
: marked by social ease
an air of easy assurance
c
: easygoing
an easy disposition
5
a
: giving ease, comfort, or relaxation
b
: not burdensome or straitened
bought on easy terms
c
: fitting comfortably : allowing freedom of movement
easy jackets
d
: marked by ready facility
an easy flowing style
e
: felt or attained to readily, naturally, and spontaneously
an easy smile
easiness
noun
easier; easiest
1
: easily sense 1
promises come easy
2
: without undue speed or excitement
take it easy
3
a
: without worry or care
rest easy
b
: without a severe penalty
got off easy
c
: without violent movement
the boat rode easy
4
: easily sense 2
cost $500 easy
Synonyms
Examples of easy in a Sentence
Adjective
It's surprisingly easy to use.
It was an easy decision to make.
They scored an easy goal late in the game.
It wasn't easy for her to leave home.
There are no easy solutions to this problem.
He's had an easy life.
This new schedule should make our lives easier.
I hope this will make things easier for you.
I won't feel easy until I know that she arrived safely.
Adverb
He just wants to take life easy now.
we can make the trip in four hours easy
Recent Examples on the Web
Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Even now, self-driving taxis can be operated as long as there is a person in the driver's seat who also acts as a supervisor, so robotaxis are easy to introduce into an area even if professional drivers are in short supply.
—Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 July 2024
The Colts' starters only spent two drives on the field before taking it easy the rest of the afternoon.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
Alas, when the two different factions meet, the combustible results suggest that was never going to be an easy needle to thread, either back in 2020 or now.
—Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2024
Even now, self-driving taxis can be operated as long as there is a person in the driver's seat who also acts as a supervisor, so robotaxis are easy to introduce into an area even if professional drivers are in short supply.
—Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024
Adverb
The seaside location is delicious and makes this 92-minute soufflé go down easy.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 19 July 2024
The Colts' starters only spent two drives on the field before taking it easy the rest of the afternoon.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Easy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easy. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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easy
1 of 2 adjective
easier; easiest
1
: not hard to do or get : not difficult
an easy lesson
2
a
: not hard to please : lenient
an easy teacher
b
: not steep
easy slopes
3
a
: free from pain, trouble, or worry
b
: not hurried : leisurely
an easy pace
4
: not false or strained : natural
an easy manner
5
: giving relaxation and comfort
an easy chair
easiness
noun
easy
2 of 2 adverb
easier; easiest
1
: easily sense 1
take life easy
2
: with slow care : cautiously
go easy
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