easy
ˈizi
easiereasiest
Definition Synonyms

Definition of easy - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
simplerequiring little effort or skill
  • This math problem is easy.
effortless simple uncomplicated
2.
lenientnot strict or harsh
  • The teacher is easy on late submissions.
3.
relaxedfree from worry or anxiety
  • He has an easy life by the beach.
calm untroubled

Adverb

1.
easewithout difficulty or effort
  • She passed the test easy, scoring the highest marks..
effortlessly readily smoothly
2.
gentlyin a manner without strictness or harshness
  • She spoke easy to calm the child.
lightly softly
3.
behaviorin a relaxed or casual manner
  • He walked easy down the street.
casually leisurely
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Expressions with easy

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not be difficult
This math problem should be easy for you.
money earned with little effort or work
He considered the lottery as a source of easy money..
feel relieved and less worried after stress or trouble
After the exam, I can finally breathe easy.
extremely easy to do or understand
The math problem was dead easy for her.
indicates that a task requires more effort or time
It is not that easy to learn a new language quickly.
friendly and pleasant in social interactions
She is very easy to get on with at parties.

Origin of easy

Old French, aise (comfort)

Terms with easy included in their meaning

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simpleadj.
not complex
easy to understand or do, not complicated
manner
in a way that is easy to see
clarify
make something clear or easy to understand
understanding
something seems logical or easy to understand when you think about it
basic speech
plain and easy-to-understand form of English
hard support
make something less easy to bend or move
hard movement
become less easy to bend or move
physical approach
easy to reach or enter

Examples of easy in a sentence

  • Learning the new software was surprisingly easy.
  • My parents were easy about the broken vase.
  • The coach is not easy on players who skip practice.
  • She felt easy after the final exam was over.
  • Their easy conversation lasted for hours.
  • The easy mattress helped him sleep soundly.

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  1. French:facile, facilement, ...
  2. German:einfach, problemlos, ...
  3. Italian:facile, facilmente, ...
  4. Spanish:fácil, fácilmente, ...
  5. Portuguese:fácil, facilmente, ...
  6. Chinese:简单的, 轻松地, ...
  7. Japanese:簡単な, 簡単に, ...
  8. Arabic:سَهْل, بسهولة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קַל, בְּקַלּוּת, ...
  10. Russian:лёгкий, легко, ...
  11. Ukrainian:легкий, легко, ...
  12. Hindi:आसान, आसानी से, ...
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