Synonyms for

Easy

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

Definition

Something that is not difficult to do or understand.

Synonyms & similar words

sluttish slow easily welltodo gentle easygoing difficult quickly tardily light leisurely soft wellfixed wellheeled wanton promiscuous comfortable welloff uneasy loose wellsituated prosperous slowly simple effortless uncomplicated straightforward painless basic elementary uninvolved undemanding facile breezy uncomplicated manageable easy-peasy

Synonyms by register

Formal

simple straightforward uncomplicated effortless

Informal

a piece of cake a breeze no sweat a cinch

Literary

gentle placid

Antonyms

difficult hard tough complex challenging arduous onerous

Common collocations

  • easy to use
  • easy to understand
  • easy to follow
  • easy to get
  • easy to do
  • easy money
  • easy target
  • easy come, easy go

Word family

noun ease
adjective easy
adverb easily

Usage note

While 'easy' can describe tasks, it can also sometimes imply a lack of effort or seriousness, which can be negative in certain contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The math problem was easy to solve.
  2. The book was an easy read.
  3. Cooking spaghetti is an easy task.
  4. It's easy to get lost in a big city.
  5. The test was too easy for her.

Quotes

  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay

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