easily
In a way that is not hard to do.
In a manner that requires little or no effort, difficulty, or struggle.
Used to say something will probably happen or is true.
Used to emphasize that something is very likely to happen, be true, or be possible.
Used to say something is much more than something else.
Used for emphasis to show that a number, amount, or degree is greater than expected or compared to others.
- Base: easily
- Plural: easilies
easily done
1Quick and simple to do
Used to say something can be done without much time or effort.
- Fixing that loose screw? Easily done!
- Cleaning this room is easily done in an hour.
go easy on [someone/something]
1Treat gently or use sparingly
To treat someone kindly without being too strict; or to use less of something.
- Go easy on him—he’s just learning.
- Go easy on him—he's new here.
- Go easy on the salt when you cook.
- Go easy on the salt, please.
take it easy
2Relax for a while
To relax and not do hard work for some time.
- You’ve been working hard—why not take it easy this weekend?
- You’ve been working all day—take it easy tonight.
- You should take it easy after your surgery.
- Take it easy, there’s no rush.
- Take it easy, there’s no need to rush.
- Take it easy—there's no rush.
take it easy
3Relax and not work hard
To relax and not do too much work or worry too much.
- You’ve been working all day—take it easy for a while.
- Let’s take it easy this weekend and just watch movies.