easy (EN)

adjective, adverb

adjective “easy”

1. not requiring much skill or effort
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   The math problem was so easy that even a child could solve it.
2. at ease; free from worry
   I don't feel easy about leaving my dog home alone all day.
3. free from formality; relaxed
   Her easy manners made everyone feel comfortable.
4. (before a noun expressing the object of an attack) vulnerable or unprotected
   The small rabbits are easy prey for the hungry foxes.
5. (informal, derogatory, usually of a woman) readily willing to have sex
   People often gossip about her, calling her easy because she dates so many guys.

adverb “easy”

1. in a relaxed or casual manner
   After a long week at work, she decided to take it easy over the weekend.
2. without applying too much harshness
   Please go easy on him; he's just learning.
3. (colloquial) indicates that the estimate can be achieved without any trouble
   She can run a mile in under six minutes, easy.
4. (colloquial) used to caution someone
   Easy, buddy—you're going too fast!