easy
gb/ˈizi/ us/ˈizi/
A1
Inglese
~ 2100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A1
property
1
Not hard to do or learn
Not hard to do or understand.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is easy
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'easy' with 'simple' when referring to people; 'easy' about a person can have a negative connotation in some contexts.
Sinonimi
simple (Implies being straightforward and uncomplicated; can also suggest minimal parts or steps.)
Contrari
difficult (Describes something that requires much effort, skill, or understanding.)
Collocazioni
easy task
|easy question
|easy job
|easy choice
|easy access
Temi
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The exam was surprisingly easy.
- This recipe is easy to follow.
- It's easy for me to wake up early in summer.
- That software makes it easy to edit photos.
- Learning to use this phone is easy.
Esempi per chi studia
- The test was easy.
- This game is easy to play.
- It is easy to make pasta.
- The book is easy to read.
- The job is easy for me.
adjective
B1
state
2
Calm and comfortable
Feeling calm and not worried or stressed.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is easy
Sinonimi
relaxed (Focuses on a calm state without tension.)
Contrari
tense (Describes a state of nervousness or stress.)
Collocazioni
easy manner
|easy smile
|easy atmosphere
Temi
emotions
|social
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She has an easy smile that puts people at ease.
- We enjoyed an easy afternoon by the lake.
- He felt easy after hearing the good news.
Esempi per chi studia
- I feel easy after the test.
- She has an easy way of talking.
- We had an easy day at home.
adjective
informal
B2
property
3
Sexually promiscuous (informal)
(Informal) Ready to have sex with many people without much care.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] is easy
Errore comune:
Learners may mistakenly use 'easy' for a friendly person, not realizing the sexual meaning in this informal context.
Sinonimi
promiscuous (A more formal term for having many sexual partners.)
Contrari
reserved (Avoids sexual activity except in committed situations.)
Collocazioni
easy girl
|easy reputation
Temi
relationships
|slang
Esempi
- Some people unfairly called her easy because of her clothes.
- He has a reputation for thinking every woman is easy.
- That comment made her sound easy, which upset her.
Esempi per chi studia
- They say she is easy, but that is not true.
- He thinks every woman is easy.
- She does not like being called easy.
adverb
B1
relation
4
Without much effort
Without much work or trouble.
Errore comune:
'Easy' as an adverb is informal; learners should use 'easily' in formal writing.
Sinonimi
easily ('Easily' is the standard adverb form; 'easy' as an adverb is more informal or fixed in expressions.)
Contrari
with difficulty (Indicates something was achieved only through effort and struggle.)
Collocazioni
win easy
|go easy
Temi
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The team won easy, with a big score difference.
- She passed the test easy.
- He finished the puzzle easy.
Esempi per chi studia
- They win easy every time.
- I can do it easy.
- He finished the work easy.
Grammatica
Forma base
easy
IPA
GB/ˈizi/
US/ˈizi/
Sillabe e accento
easy (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (easy)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: easy
- Comparative: easier
- Superlative: easiest
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
easier said than done
1/ˈiziɚ sˈɛd ðən dˈʌn/
idiom
Harder to do than to talk about
Something sounds simple but is actually hard to do.
Esempi
- Quitting smoking is easier said than done.
- It's easier said than done to save money every month.
easy come, easy go
1/ˈizi kˈʌm | ˈizi ɡˈoʊ/
idiom
informal
Things gained easily are lost easily too
When something comes without much effort, losing it doesn't hurt much.
Esempi
- I lost the bonus I got last month—easy come, easy go.
- We won a little money at the casino, but spent it—easy come, easy go.
take it easy on [someone]
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈizi ˈɔn sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom
informal
Be gentle with someone
To not be too strict or harsh with someone.
Esempi
- Take it easy on the kids—they're doing their best.
- Please take it easy on me during the interview.
go easy on [someone/something]
1/ɡˈoʊ ˈizi ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
idiom
informal
Treat gently or use sparingly
To treat someone kindly without being too strict; or to use less of something.
Esempi
- 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
2/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈizi/
idiom
informal
Relax for a while
To relax and not do hard work for some time.
Esempi
- 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
3/tˈeɪk ˈɪt ˈizi/
idiom
informal
Relax and not work hard
To relax and not do too much work or worry too much.
Esempi
- You’ve been working all day—take it easy for a while.
- Let’s take it easy this weekend and just watch movies.