Easier: meaning, definitions and examples

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easier

 

[ ˈiːziər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative form

The term 'easier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'easy'. It is used to describe something that requires less effort, difficulty, or complexity compared to something else. This can apply to tasks, processes, or situations. For example, if something is easier than another, it means that it can be done with less struggle or is more manageable.

Synonyms

less complicated, more straightforward, simpler

Examples of usage

  • This problem is easier than the previous one.
  • Learning English is easier for some people than for others.
  • Cooking is easier with the right tools.

Translations

Translations of the word "easier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fácil

🇮🇳 अधिक आसान

🇩🇪 einfacher

🇮🇩 lebih mudah

🇺🇦 легший

🇵🇱 łatwiejszy

🇯🇵 より簡単な

🇫🇷 plus facile

🇪🇸 más fácil

🇹🇷 daha kolay

🇰🇷 더 쉬운

🇸🇦 أسهل

🇨🇿 snazší

🇸🇰 ľahší

🇨🇳 更容易

🇸🇮 lažji

🇮🇸 auðveldara

🇰🇿 оңайырақ

🇬🇪 მარტივი

🇦🇿 daha asan

🇲🇽 más fácil

Etymology

The word 'easy' originates from the Middle English 'eisie', which was derived from the Old French 'aisé', meaning 'easy, convenient'. This Old French term can be traced back further to the Latin word 'facilis', meaning 'easy to do', which comes from 'facere', meaning 'to do or make'. Over centuries, 'easy' has maintained a similar meaning in various languages, evolving into its comparative form 'easier'. The use of 'easier' has been documented since the late 14th century, and it has been utilized to describe tasks or situations that are less demanding or more manageable compared to others.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,745, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.