Easy (Adverb)
Meaning 1
With ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily'); "she was easily excited"; "was easily confused"; "he won easily"; "this china breaks very easily"; "success came too easy".
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Examples
- She completed the project easily within the given deadline.
- The little girl laughed easily at the silly clown's antics.
- He fell asleep very easily on the comfortable couch.
- This cake melts extremely easily in warm temperatures.
- The company expanded easily into the new international market.
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Meaning 2
In a relaxed manner; or without hardship; "just wanted to take it easy"; "the judge went easy on the young defendant".
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Meaning 3
Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly'); "he spoke slowly"; "go easy here--the road is slippery"; "glaciers move tardily"; "please go slow so I can see the sights".
Usages
Examples
- She drives easy when there's a lot of pedestrians on the road.
- He'll take it easy so we can catch up to him.
- Go easy here - the road is slippery and narrow.
- You need to drive easy when the visibility is poor.
- The old lady walks easy due to her injured ankle.