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easy

[ ee-zee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, eas·i·er [ee, -zee-er], eas·i·est [ee, -zee-ist].

not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort:
a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
Antonyms: difficult
free from pain, discomfort, worry, or care:
He led an easy life.
Synonyms: untroubled, quiet, contented, comfortable, tranquil
Antonyms: agitated
providing or conducive to ease or comfort; comfortable:
an easy stance; an easy relationship.
Antonyms: uncomfortable
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: unconstrained, smooth
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.
1. (of a commodity) not difficult to obtain; in plentiful supply and often weak in price.
2. (of the market) not characterized by eager demand.
Nautical.
1. (of a bilge) formed in a long curve so as to make a gradual transition between the bottom and sides of a vessel; slack.
2. (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

/ ˈiːzɪ /

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 ascent
an easy pace
economics
1. readily obtainable
2. (of a market) characterized by low demand or excess supply with prices tending to fall Compare tight
informal.
ready to fall in with any suggestion made; not predisposed
he is easy about what to do
slang.
sexually available
easy on the eye informal.
pleasant to look at; attractive, esp sexually
woman of easy virtue
a sexually available woman, esp a prostitute

adverb

informal.
in an easy or relaxed manner
easy does it informal.
go slowly and carefully; be careful
go easy on
1. to use in moderation
2. to treat leniently
stand easy
military a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further
take it easy
1. to avoid stress or undue hurry
2. to remain calm; not become agitated or angry

verb

Alsoeasy-oar usually imperative to stop rowing

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Usage

Easy is not used as an adverb by careful speakers and writers except in certain set phrases: to take it easy; easy does it. Where a fixed expression is not involved, the usual adverbial form of easily is preferred: this polish goes on more easily (not easier ) than the other

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Other Words From

easy·like adjective
over·easy adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of easy¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English aisie, esy, from Anglo-French (a)eisie, Old French aisié, aised, past participle of aisier to ease

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Word History and Origins

Origin of easy¹

C12: from Old French aisié, past participle of aisier to relieve, ease

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Idioms and Phrases

breathe easy
free and easy
get off (easy)
go easy
let someone down easy
on easy street
take it easy

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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

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