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   Eas·y

   /ˈēzē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. achieved without great effort; presenting few difficulties: "an easy way of retrieving information" Similar uncomplicatednot difficultundemandingunexactingunchallengingeffortlesspainlesstrouble-freefacilesimplestraightforwardelementaryidiot-proofplain sailinginformal:easy-peasyeasy as pieas easy as falling off a logas easy as ABCa piece of cakechild's playkids' stuffa cinchno sweata doddlea breezea pushovermoney for old ropemoney for jamduck soupa snapeasy-breezyinformal:a bludgea piece of old tacklevulgar slang:a piece of pissdated:a snipOpposite difficult
   • 2. (of a period of time or way of life) free from worries or problems: "promises of an easy life in the New World" Similar calmtranquilserenequietpeacefultrouble-freeuntroubledundisturbedunworriedcontentedrelaxedcomfortablesecuresafeinformal:cushyOpposite uneasy
   • ▪ (of a person) lacking anxiety or awkwardness; relaxed: "his easy and agreeable manner" Similar naturalcasualinformalunceremoniousunreserveduninhibitedunconstrainedunforcedunaffectedfree and easyeasygoingfamiliaramiableaffablegenialcongenialagreeablegood-humoredcarefreenonchalantunconcernedcomposedinsoucianturbanesuaveinformal:laid-backunflappabletogetherOpposite formal
   • 3. (of an object of attack or criticism) having no defense; vulnerable: "he was vulnerable and an easy target" Similar vulnerablesusceptibleexploitabledefenselessnaivegullibletrustingcredulousimpressionableripe for the pickingOpposite streetwise
   • ▪ very receptive to sexual advances (typically used of a woman): informal, derogatory "her reputation at school for being easy"

   adverb

   • 1. without difficulty or effort: archaic, informal US "we all scared real easy in those days"

   exclamation

   • 1. be careful: "easy, girl—you'll knock me over!"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘comfortable, tranquil’): from Old French aisie, past participle of aisier ‘put at ease, facilitate’ (see ease).

   Derivatives

   • 1. easiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEASY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   EASY definition: 1. needing little effort: 2. comfortable or calm; free from worry, pain, etc.: 3. needing little…. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › [easyEASY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

4. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › easyeasy - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Aug 18, 2024 · Not making resistance or showing unwillingness; tractable; yielding; compliant. The Works of Virgil: Containing His Pastorals, Georgics, and Æneis. (finance, dated) Not straitened as to money matters; opposed to tight. The market is easy.

5. grammarbeast.com › easy-vs-easilyEasy vs Easily: The Main Differences & When To Use Them

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   Define easily: Easily is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done. It indicates that a task or action can be performed without difficulty, quickly, or smoothly. When something can be done easily, it suggests that the process is simple, effortless, and without obstacles.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEASY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   EASY meaning: 1. not difficult: 2. relaxed and comfortable: 3. used to say that you do not mind which choice is…. Learn more.

7. en.thefreedictionary.com › easyEasy - definition of easy by The Free Dictionary

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   Easy applies to tasks that require little effort: a recipe that is easy to prepare; an easy hike around the lake. Simple implies a lack of complexity that facilitates understanding or performance: instructions that are simple to follow; a simple problem that took little time to fix.

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › easyEASY in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for EASY

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   What's the definition of Easy in thesaurus? Most related words/phrases with sentence examples define Easy meaning and usage.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › easy_2easy adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of easy adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › easyeasy definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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    easy meaning: 1. not difficult: 2. used to say that you will agree with any decision that is made: 3. to relax…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › easy_1easy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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    Definition of easy adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.