easier
adj. · adv.-
1 less difficult (adj.) A2 Elementaryless difficult to do or understand than something else.
requiring less effort, thought, or skill than a previous state or a different task.
ExampleThe second exam was much easier than the first one.
ExampleFinding a solution became significantly easier once the team identified the root cause of the technical failure.
UsageFollowed by 'than' when comparing two specific things.
- simpler
- less demanding
- harder
- more difficult
PitfallThis task is more easier than the last one.This task is easier than the last one.Do not use 'more' with 'easier'. The '-ier' ending already means 'more'.
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2 with less effort (adv.) B1 Intermediate Informalto do something with less difficulty or more comfort.
performing an action with greater ease or less resistance; often used in informal contexts instead of 'more easily'.
ExampleYou can breathe easier now that the danger has passed.
ExampleThe engine runs easier after the mechanic replaced the old filters and adjusted the timing.
UsageCommonly used in fixed expressions like 'breathe easier' or 'sleep easier'.
Teacher's tipIn formal writing, 'more easily' is usually preferred over 'easier' as an adverb.
- more easily