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easy
UK
/ˈiː.zi/
US
/ˈiː.zi/
Translations
easier
Comp.
easiest
Super.
Commonly used both attributively and predicatively.
Used mainly in fixed and colloquial phrases such as go easy or take it easy.
Used to tell someone or an animal to slow down, stop, or be careful.
easier
Comp.
easiest
Super.
UK
/ˈiː.zi/
US
/ˈiː.zi/
This is an easy task.
Это лёгкое задание.
He gave an easy explanation.
Он дал простое объяснение.
The instructions were easy to follow.
Инструкции были несложными для выполнения.
He had an easy smile that put everyone at ease.
У него была непринуждённая улыбка, которая всех располагала.
The teacher was easy on the students, allowing them extra time.
Учитель был мягок к ученикам, давая им дополнительное время.
His parents are easy and never punish him.
Его родители снисходительны и никогда не наказывают его.
Their coach was easy during practice, letting them take breaks.
Их тренер был нестрогим на тренировке, позволяя им делать перерывы.
After the rain the ground was easy underfoot.
После дождя земля была мягкой под ногами.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈiː.zi/
US
/ˈiː.zi/
Used both formally and informally as an adverb meaning “easily” or “gently; in a relaxed way”.
The bolt loosened easy once it was sprayed with oil.
Болт легко открутился, когда его сбрызнули маслом.
Additional translations
Synonyms
easied
Past Simple
easied
Past Participle
easying
Gerund
Rare but attested, chiefly in nautical or colloquial commands meaning ‘to ease’ or ‘move gently’.
Easy the rope!
Ослабь трос!
Easy the mainsheet a little.
Ослабь немного гик-шкот.
Additional translations
Definitions
It was an easy exam, and almost everyone passed.
He enjoyed an easy life after retiring early.
Be easy on the kids—they’re still learning.
Some classmates rudely called her easy because she dated frequently.
The instructions are easy to follow.
She tries to stay easy before a big performance.
He kept an easy pace during the recovery.
These shoes are easy to wear.
Lift the crate easy so you don’t hurt your back.
Go easy on the brakes.
"Easy!" the trainer shouted as the horse began to rear.
Easy, boy—stay still.
The exam was easy, and most students finished it quickly.
He had an easy smile that put everyone at ease.
The teacher was easy on the students, allowing them extra time to complete their assignments.
The easy chair was perfect for lounging on a lazy afternoon.
Rumors claimed she was easy, but they were unfounded.
The bolt loosened easy once it was sprayed with oil.
Go easy on the spices—you don’t want the dish too hot.
“Easy the helm!” shouted the captain.
They easyed the crate through the narrow doorway.
Easy! The ground is slippery here.