Synonyms for

Easier

Verb / ˈi:zi:ɜ: / Another word for easier — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is easier is not as difficult as something else.

Synonyms & similar words

easygoing gentle welltodo easy welloff light wellsituated wellheeled difficult soft wanton uneasy sluttish wellfixed comfortable promiscuous loose leisurely prosperous simpler effortless uncomplicated straightforward facile painless undemanding manageable lighter elementary basic clear-cut obvious plain

Synonyms by register

Formal

less difficult more straightforward simpler

Informal

a breeze a piece of cake no sweat easy peasy

Literary

more facile less encumbered

Antonyms

harder difficult tougher complex arduous challenging

Common collocations

  • much easier
  • easier said than done
  • easier to understand
  • easier to use
  • easier than expected
  • make it easier
  • life is easier

Word family

adjective easy
adverb easily

Usage note

Easier is the comparative form of the adjective 'easy'. It is used to compare two things or situations, indicating that one requires less effort or difficulty than the other.

Example sentences

  1. It is easier to walk downhill than uphill.
  2. Reading is easier for me than writing.
  3. Taking the elevator is easier than taking the stairs.
  4. It is easier to cook with a recipe than without one.
  5. Adding is easier than subtracting.

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