Standard Lemma guide

easier

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈiː.zi.ə/
  • Canada, General-American: /ˈi.zi.ɚ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Australian: /ˈiː.zi.ə/
  • Australian: [ˈɪi.zi.ə]
  • Australian: [ˈɪ̈i.zɪ.ə]
  • New-Zealand: /ˈiː.zi.ə/
  • CMU ARPABET: IY1 Z IY0 ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

comparative form of easy: more easy

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

comparative form of easy: more easy

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

Examples

  • Easier said than done!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adv

Meaning 3

more easily

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.