easy — achieved with ease; not difficult
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: achieved with ease; not difficult
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈiːzi/
Example Sentences
- The exam was so easy that I finished in 10 minutes and took a nap.
- Learning English is easy if you practice every day.
- My grandmother thinks using a smartphone is easy, but she still calls it 'the magic box'.
easy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈiːzi/]
achieved with ease; not difficult
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'easy' derives from Old French 'aisie,' meaning 'comfort' or 'ease.' The term evolved to express a state of doing something without difficulty, much like the comfort of sitting in an easy chair, eventually shifting in meaning from 'comfortable' to 'uncomplicated' or 'requiring little effort.'
Breakdown
Old French 'aisie' (comfort, ease) → Middle English 'easie' → Modern English 'easy,' where the root underwent semantic shift from physical comfort to the absence of difficulty or effort.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The exam was so easy that I finished in 10 minutes and took a nap.”
“Learning English is easy if you practice every day.”
“My grandmother thinks using a smartphone is easy, but she still calls it 'the magic box'.”
“It's easy to make friends when you're kind to others.”
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