easy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈiːzi/ or /ˈiːzɪ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈizi/

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Adjective

Positive easy

Comparative easier

Superlative easiest

1. If something is easy, it does not need much skill or effort.

   The teacher gave an easy test to her students.

2. (rare, except in certain expressions) If something is easy, it is comfortable.

   I had to get out of my easy chair in order to open the door for our guests.

   Since I am well taken care of, I can sleep easy tonight.

Synonyms

• trivial

Antonyms

• difficult
• hard
• challenging
• uneasy

Related words

• easiness / uneasiness
• easily / uneasily
• easy chair