Easy
ˈiːzi
Definitions
3 meaningsNot requiring much effort or skill; simple.
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Not difficult; requiring little effort.
The exam was easy to pass.
💡 Simply: Like when you get a question right on a quiz without even thinking! "This game is so easy; I always win!"
👶 For kids: When something is not hard to do.
More Examples
This is an easy task.
She found the math problems easy.
How It's Used
"Solving this puzzle is easy."
"The test was easy, and most students passed."
Free from care, anxiety, or discomfort; relaxed.
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Free from worry or pain; relaxed.
She felt easy after the stressful meeting.
💡 Simply: Imagine you’re chilling on a beach, with no worries. That's when you feel 'easy' like, "I'm feeling easy and carefree right now!"
👶 For kids: When you feel happy and not worried.
More Examples
The music created an easy atmosphere.
They enjoyed an easy friendship.
How It's Used
"He felt easy in her company."
"They had an easy conversation."
Not strict or demanding; lenient.
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Not strict; lenient.
The teacher was easy on students who missed the deadline.
💡 Simply: Like when your teacher doesn't give you too much homework because they are being "easy" on you. "The teacher was easy on us today; the homework was a breeze!"
👶 For kids: When someone doesn't make you follow a lot of rules.
More Examples
He was easy with his money.
They had an easygoing attitude to rules.
How It's Used
"Her parents were easy with her."
"The judge was easy on the defendant."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
easy as pie
Very easy; simple.
"Learning this new software is as easy as pie."
go easy on
To treat someone or something gently or leniently.
"The coach told the team to go easy on their opponents."
take it easy
To relax and not worry or work too hard.
"After a long day at work, I just want to take it easy."
From Old French "aisié" (comfortable, at ease), from "aise" (ease), from Latin "ad-" (to) + "se" (at ease).
The word 'easy' has been used in English since the 13th century and has retained a consistent meaning relating to simplicity and lack of difficulty.