Definition (adj) posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
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an easy job
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an easy problem
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an easy victory
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the house is easy to heat
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satisfied with easy answers
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took the easy way out of his dilemma
Definition (adj) not hurried or forced
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an easy walk around the block
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at a leisurely (or easygoing) pace
Definition (adj) free from worry or anxiety
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knowing that I had done my best, my mind was easy
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an easy good-natured manner
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by the time the chsild faced the actual problem of reading she was familiar and at ease with all the elements words
Definition (adj) affording pleasure
Definition (adj) having little impact
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an easy pat on the shoulder
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gentle rain
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a gentle breeze
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a soft (or light) tapping at the window
Definition (adj) readily exploited or tricked
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an easy victim
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an easy mark
Definition (adj) in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
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they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards
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easy living
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a prosperous family
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his family is well-situated financially
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well-to-do members of the community
Definition (adj) marked by moderate steepness
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an easy climb
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a gentle slope
Definition (adj) affording comfort
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soft light that was easy on the eyes
Definition (adj) casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
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her easy virtue
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he was told to avoid loose (or light) women
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wanton behavior
Definition (adj) less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
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commodities are easy this quarter
Definition (adj) obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally
Definition (adv) with ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
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she was easily excited
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was easily confused
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he won easily
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this china breaks very easily
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success came too easy
Definition (adv) without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
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he spoke slowly
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go easy here--the road is slippery
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glaciers move tardily
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please go slow so I can see the sights
Definition (adv) in a relaxed manner; or without hardship
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just wanted to take it easy