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easier

/ˈi.zi.ɚ/adjective3 syllables

Easier means: posing no difficulty; requiring little effort.

Synonyms for easier43

adjective, as in posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

easy, casual, effortless, clean, cushy, soft, easygoing, elementary, simple, uncomplicated, unproblematic, hands-down, painless, smooth, user-friendly, undemanding

adjective, as in in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

comfortable, easy, prosperous, well-fixed, well-heeled, well-off, well-situated, well-to-do, rich

adjective, as in casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior

easy, light, loose, promiscuous, sluttish, wanton, unchaste

adjective, as in not hurried or forced

easy, easygoing, leisurely, unhurried

adjective, as in having little impact

easy, gentle, soft, light

adjective, as in readily exploited or tricked

easy, impressionable, waxy, impressible

adjective, as in free from worry or anxiety

easy, comfortable, relaxed

adjective, as in marked by moderate steepness

easy, gentle, gradual

adjective, as in affording comfort

easy, comfortable, comfy

adjective, as in not strict

lenient, easy, undemanding

adjective, as in affording pleasure

easy, pleasing

adjective, as in less in demand and therefore readily obtainable

easy, available

adjective, as in obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally

easy, abundant

Opposites of easier

difficult, uneasy

What does easier mean?13

adjective

1

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort“an easy job”

2

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich“they were comfortable or even wealthy by some standards”

3

casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior“her easy virtue”

4

not hurried or forced“an easy walk around the block”

5

having little impact“an easy pat on the shoulder”

6

readily exploited or tricked“an easy victim”

7

free from worry or anxiety“knowing that I had done my best, my mind was easy”

8

marked by moderate steepness“an easy climb”

9

affording comfort“soft light that was easy on the eyes”

10

not strict“an easy teacher”

11

affording pleasure“easy good looks”

12

less in demand and therefore readily obtainable“commodities are easy this quarter”

13

obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally“easy money”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Easier in a sentence

  • They say you shouldn't take rumors seriously, but that's easier said than done.CM
  • By the fiftieth heartbreak, rejection becomes much easier to handle.papabear
  • Nothing in this world is harder than speaking the truth, nothing easier than flattery.Scott
  • After it rains and the ground is damp, it's easier to pull weeds.CK
  • If we pool our resources, it'll be that much easier to solve the problem.darinmex
  • Sometimes, it's easier to ask for forgiveness, than to ask for permission.Hybrid
  • To me, it is easier writing about death than about life.jenwang26
  • If a language dies, doesn't that mean it is easier for people to communicate?mailohilohi

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