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- I UK [ˈiːzɪ] / US [ˈɪzɪ]
adjective
Word forms "easy":
adjective easy comparative easier superlative easiest1) not difficult to do, or not needing much workeasy to do:Finding somewhere to live in London isn't easy.
This cake is very easy to make.
it is easy to do something:It's quite an easy game to learn.
quite/fairly/relatively easy:It is not always easy to find good teaching materials in this field.
an easy way to do something:I'll show you how to work the till – it's quite easy.
make something easy:The easiest way to get to Hertford is on the train.
We all thought computers would make our jobs easier.
a) not difficult to know, understand, or believeeasy to do:Here's an easy question to start with.
it is easy to see:His explanations are clear and easy to follow.
It is easy to see why she likes him.
b) used about something that is easy to do but may not be the best thing to doeasy answer:It's no good just making a few quick easy decisions.
There are no easy answers to the problems of our cities.
c) an easy time is one when you have very few problems or worrieshave an easy time (of it):have an easy day/week/year:Jill hasn't had an easy time of it since her divorce.
Luckily, I'd had an easy day at the office, so I wasn't tired.
2) an easy way of behaving shows that you are happy, confident, and not worried about anythingHe'd always admired Doug's easy charm.
•be/feel easy (in your mind)
— to feel confident and not worriedI won't be easy in my mind until they're safe at home.
get/be given an easy ride
— informal to experience no problems in a situation that is normally difficult or unpleasanteasy money/pickings
— money that you get without working hard. This expression sometimes shows that you think the money is obtained dishonestly.easy on the eye/ear
— informal nice to look at/listen toThe book's layout is easy on the eye.
it is all too easy (for someone) to do something
— used for saying that it is very easy to make a mistake or to do something that will cause problemsFor most people it is all too easy to put on weight.
It is all too easy for someone in authority to think that they are better than everyone else.
it is easy (for someone) to do something
— used for saying that someone thinks a situation is simple, when it is really very complicated or difficultIt's easy for people in cities to think that small towns have no crime.
It is easy to forget that many problems remain to be solved.
within easy walking/driving distance
— close enough to walk/drive to in a short timeParking is available within easy walking distance of the museum.
- I'm easySee:free I, option
Derived word:
easiness
noun uncountable
II UK [ˈiːzɪ] / US [ˈɪzɪ] adverb
Word forms "easy":
comparative easier superlative easiestbreathe/rest easy
— to relax and stop feeling worriedJust three more questions and then you can breathe easy.
I won't rest easy until I get my passport back.
something comes easy (to someone)
— used for saying that it is not hard for someone to do somethinggo easy on/with something
— mainly spoken used for telling someone not to use, eat, or drink too much of somethingDidn't the doctor tell you to go easy on the salt?
English dictionary. 2014.