easy Definition
- 1achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties
- 2free from worry or problems
Using easy: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "easy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The exam was easy for her.
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The recipe is easy to follow.
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He has an easy job.
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She has an easy-going personality.
easy Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for easy
- effortless
- simple
- uncomplicated
- straightforward
- painless
Antonyms for easy
Phrases with easy
take it easy
relax and avoid working too hard or stressing out
Example
You've been working hard all week. Why don't you take it easy this weekend?
make easy work of something
to complete a task with little effort
Example
He made easy work of the math problem.
easy come, easy go
used to describe something that is easily gained and easily lost
Example
He won the lottery but spent all the money in a year. Easy come, easy go.
Origins of easy
from Old French 'aisie', meaning 'comfortable, at ease'
Summary: easy in Brief
The term 'easy' [ˈiːzi] describes something that can be achieved without great effort and presents few difficulties. It can also mean free from worry or problems. Examples include 'The exam was easy for her.' and 'She has an easy-going personality.' Phrases like 'take it easy' suggest relaxing and avoiding stress, while 'make easy work of something' implies completing a task with little effort.
