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easier

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈiziɝ// UK //ˈiːzɪɐ// eas·i·er

adj. less difficult to do or understand than something else. You use this when a task requires less effort or causes fewer problems.

adj. the comparative form of 'easy', indicating a lower degree of difficulty or effort required to complete a task. Often used to describe improvements in efficiency or accessibility.


SIMPLE

This new app makes it easier to track your steps.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher provided a study guide to make the final exam easier for the students to pass.

COMPLEX

Technological advancements have made global communication significantly easier, yet they have also introduced complex challenges regarding data privacy and digital security that previous generations never faced.

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The comparative form of 'easy'; typically followed by 'than' or an infinitive with 'to'.

Pitfall

more easiereasier'Easier' is already a comparative form; adding 'more' is a double comparative error common among learners.

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