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.
   • Synonym: simple
   • Antonyms: difficult and hard

   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.

Adverb

Positive easy

Comparative more easy

Superlative most easy

1. If you do something easy, you do slowly, without effort, calmly.

   Take it easy. (See also take it easy.)

   Move it nice and easy, so it doesn't break.

Related words

• easiness / uneasiness
• easily / uneasily
• easy chair