- easy⇄adj. 1. not hard to do or get; obtained with or requiring little effort.
Ex. an easy victory, easy work quickly done.
2. free from pain, discomfort, trouble, or worry.
Ex. The rich young woman has an easy life.
(SYN) tranquil, c - easy⇄adv. 1. (Informal.) without much trouble; at a leisurely pace; easily.
Ex. Everything was going on quite easy and comfortable (Harriet Beecher Stowe).
2. without trying hard; with little effort. - easy⇄easy, adjective, easier,easiest,adverb.
- easy⇄expr. easy come, easy go, (Informal.) something easily obtained may be spent or lost just as easily.
Ex. Once again a report ... will shock taxpayers with evidence or hints that Government departments spend money on the principle of easy come, easy - easy⇄expr. easy does it, (Informal.) not so fast; take your time; be careful.
Ex. ""Easy does it, sister,"" I said, stopping her. ""Take your place in line"" (S. J. Perelman). - easy⇄expr. go easy on,
a. to be gentle or tactful with.
Ex. Go easy on the new neighbor when you complain about the dog.
b. to indulge in or use in moderation.
Ex. Most dentists recommend that children go easy on candy. - easy⇄expr. take it (or things) easy, (Informal.) to refrain from exerting or disturbing oneself.
Ex. It was wisdom to take things easy and go along comfortably (Mark Twain).