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easier
Superlative
easiest
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needing little skill or effort to do or understand
- Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles.
- Understanding the concept was easy; the teacher explained it clearly.
- Finding the location was easy with the clear directions provided.
- Fixing the leaky faucet was easy; all it needed was a quick tightening of the bolt.
- The math problem was easy to solve; it only required basic addition.
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relaxed or gentle in effort or movement
- They walked at an easy pace through the park.
- The jog was at an easy pace, with no rush to finish.
- He took an easy approach to the task, not stressing over it.
- They enjoyed an easy ride on the quiet country road.
- The afternoon passed at an easy pace, with no deadlines to meet.
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(of a person) not stressed, and free from worries
- Despite the stressful situation, she remained calm and easy, effortlessly navigating the challenges.
- His easy demeanor and laid-back attitude made him a pleasure to be around.
- Even in difficult circumstances, her easy charm and affability never wavered.
- Despite the pressure, she remained easy and relaxed, always finding a way to lighten the mood.
- His easy personality makes him popular with everyone.
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not steep and easy to climb or walk on
- The trail had an easy incline, suitable for beginner hikers.
- The easy slope of the hill made it a perfect spot for sledding.
- The easy grade of the driveway allowed cars to park without difficulty.
- The bike ride along the easy terrain was relaxing and enjoyable.
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vulnerable to harm or criticism because of a lack of protection or defense
- As a new recruit, he was an easy target for the competition.
- The outdated software made the system an easy target for hackers.
- Without proper defenses, the town became an easy prey for invaders.
- His lack of a solid argument made him an easy victim in the debate.
- The manager's lack of experience made her an easy subject for criticism.
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financially well-off
- Living in a luxurious penthouse, he was clearly easy and never had to worry about money.
- She grew up in an easy household, where vacations and expensive hobbies were the norm.
- After the inheritance, they found themselves easy, able to indulge in every luxury they desired.
- His easy lifestyle allowed him to spend his days golfing and traveling without concern for expenses.
- Even in retirement, they remained easy, thanks to a lifetime of successful investments.
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(of a person, particularly a woman) overly willing to engage in sexual activity with little effort or restraint
- She was often labeled as 'easy' by her peers, but this judgment ignored her personal agency and choice in relationships.
- The media tends to portray women as 'easy' when they express their sexuality freely, which reinforces harmful stereotypes.
- Using the term 'easy' to describe someone's sexual behavior can contribute to victim-blaming and shame, rather than fostering understanding.
- The idea of women being 'easy' has historically been used to control and limit women's freedom of expression and sexual autonomy.
- By calling someone 'easy,' society often ignores the complexity of their relationships and reduces them to a stereotype.
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