easy
gb/ˈizi/ us/ˈizi/
A1
영어
~ 2100
의미
의미 0개
adjective
A1
property
1
Not hard to do or learn
Not hard to do or understand.
사용 패턴：
[something] is easy
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'easy' with 'simple' when referring to people; 'easy' about a person can have a negative connotation in some contexts.
유의어
simple (Implies being straightforward and uncomplicated; can also suggest minimal parts or steps.)
반의어
difficult (Describes something that requires much effort, skill, or understanding.)
연어
easy task
|easy question
|easy job
|easy choice
|easy access
주제
daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is easy
유의어
relaxed (Focuses on a calm state without tension.)
반의어
tense (Describes a state of nervousness or stress.)
연어
easy manner
|easy smile
|easy atmosphere
주제
emotions
|social
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
사용 패턴：
[someone] is easy
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may mistakenly use 'easy' for a friendly person, not realizing the sexual meaning in this informal context.
유의어
promiscuous (A more formal term for having many sexual partners.)
반의어
reserved (Avoids sexual activity except in committed situations.)
연어
easy girl
|easy reputation
주제
relationships
|slang
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
자주 하는 실수：
'Easy' as an adverb is informal; learners should use 'easily' in formal writing.
유의어
easily ('Easily' is the standard adverb form; 'easy' as an adverb is more informal or fixed in expressions.)
반의어
with difficulty (Indicates something was achieved only through effort and struggle.)
연어
win easy
|go easy
주제
daily life
|core_vocabulary
예문
- The team won easy, with a big score difference.
- She passed the test easy.
- He finished the puzzle easy.
학습자용 예문
- They win easy every time.
- I can do it easy.
- He finished the work easy.
문법
기본형
easy
IPA
GB/ˈizi/
US/ˈizi/
음절 및 강세
easy （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (easy)
활용형
Adjective
- Base: easy
- Comparative: easier
- Superlative: easiest
관련 단어
표현
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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- 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.
예문
- You’ve been working all day—take it easy for a while.
- Let’s take it easy this weekend and just watch movies.