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Definition easy in British English

easy adverb

adverb
/ˈiːzi/
Example

Just three more questions and then you can breathe easy.

Example

I won’t rest easy until I get my passport back.

Synonyms and related words
chillax mong sit back
2

used for saying that it is not hard for someone to do something

Synonyms and related words
easy simple convenient
3

used for saying that something is a good idea but will be difficult to achieve

Example

Some people want the UN to withdraw, but that’s easier said than done.

Synonyms and related words
difficult hard tough
4

used for saying that someone has spent money quickly, after getting it easily, and that they should not worry because they have spent it

5

used for telling someone to do something carefully or gently, especially when they are moving something large

Synonyms and related words
(you) do the math (you) do the maths beware
6

to not be very angry or severe when you are dealing with someone

Example

Go easy on her: she’s only a kid.

Synonyms and related words
infantilize spoil pamper
7

used for telling someone not to use, eat, or drink too much of something

Example

Didn’t the doctor tell you to go easy on the salt?

Synonyms and related words
(you) do the math (you) do the maths beware
8

to rest and not do things that will make you tired

Example

Take it easy and don’t tire yourself out.

Synonyms and related words
chillax mong sit back
9

used for telling someone to be calm when they are upset or annoyed

Example

Hey, cool down! Take it easy.

Synonyms and related words
suck it up cheer up forget it
10

used for saying goodbye to someone

Example

I’ll talk to you later. Take it easy. Bye.

Synonyms and related words
goodbye bye good night
Definition easy in British English

Related Words

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