Definitions and Examples of easy, simple
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not difficult or demanding; requiring little effort or exertion.
Example
The test was easy for her because she had studied well in advance.
Easily understood or done; not complicated or involved.
Example
The recipe was simple to follow, even for a beginner cook.
Key Differences: easy vs simple
- 1Easy implies that something is not difficult or demanding, but it does not necessarily mean that it lacks complexity.
- 2Simple suggests that something is easily understood or done, and it usually implies that it is not complicated or involved.
Effective Usage of easy, simple
- 1Clarify Instructions: Use easy and simple to explain instructions or procedures in a clear and concise manner.
- 2Express Difficulty: Use augean to describe tasks or situations that are extremely difficult or unpleasant.
- 3Compare Complexity: Use easy and simple to compare the complexity of different tasks or concepts.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of augean are easy and simple. While easy implies that something is not difficult or demanding, simple suggests that something is easily understood or done. Use these words to clarify instructions, express difficulty, and compare complexity.
