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Definition easy in British English

easy adjective

adjective
/ˈiːzi/
1

not difficult to do, or not needing much work

Example

Finding somewhere to live in London isn't easy.

Example

This cake is very easy to make.

Example

It's quite an easy game to learn.

Example

It is not always easy to find good teaching materials in this field.

Example

I'll show you how to work the till - it's quite easy.

Example

The easiest way to get to Hertford is on the train.

Example

We all thought computers would make our jobs easier.

Synonyms and related words
easy simple convenient
1.1

not difficult to know, understand, or believe

Example

Here's an easy question to start with.

Example

His explanations are clear and easy to follow.

Example

It is easy to see why she likes him.

Synonyms and related words
straightforward simple make sense
1.2

used about something that is easy to do but may not be the best thing to do

Example

It's no good just making a few quick easy decisions.

Example

There are no easy answers to the problems of our cities.

Synonyms and related words
easy simple convenient
1.3

an easy time is one when you have very few problems or worries

Example

Jill hasn't had an easy time of it since her divorce.

Example

Luckily, I'd had an easy day at the office, so I wasn't tired.

Synonyms and related words
pleasant enjoyable relaxing
2

an easy way of behaving shows that you are happy, confident, and not worried about anything

Example

He'd always admired Doug's easy charm.

Synonyms and related words
calm relaxed cool confident proud easy
Definition easy in British English

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