Learn how to use the comparative “easier” and superlative “easiest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “easiest”?

The comparative form of “easiest” is “easier”.

Example

This math problem is easier than the one we did yesterday.

Example

She found it easier to understand the concept after studying for a few hours.

What is the superlative form of “easiest”?

The superlative form of “easiest” is “easiest”.

Example

Among all the subjects, English is the easiest for me.

Example

The multiple-choice test was considered the easiest exam of the semester.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with easy, easier, and easiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more easy' and 'most easy' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, easier and easiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Easy does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: EasyEasier Superlative: EasyEasiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “easier”

Used to describe something that is easier in terms of complexity or difficulty

Example

The simpler version of the recipe only requires a few ingredients.

A slightly formal way of expressing decreased difficulty

Example

The second level of the game is less difficult than the first.

Used to indicate something that is easier to understand or follow

Example

The more straightforward approach to solving the problem yielded better results.

Expressions with similar meanings to “easiest”

Similar to easiest, this emphasizes simplicity or lack of complexity

Example

The simplest solution to the problem was to restart the computer.

Used to describe the lowest level of difficulty

Example

Out of all the tasks, this one is the least difficult.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of ease in understanding or following

Example

The most straightforward method of solving the equation is to isolate the variable.

Using than with comparative “easier”

When using the comparative form easier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "This task is easier than the previous one." Here, than is used to show that the difficulty of 'this task' is lower than the difficulty of the 'previous one'.

How can I use this expression in context?

“easier” and “easiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Academic Subjects

    Math is easier for her than science.

    Math is easier for her than science.

  • 2Tasks or Assignments

    Writing an essay is easier than solving a complex math problem.

    Writing an essay is easier than solving a complex math problem.

  • 3Learning Concepts

    Understanding the concept became easier after watching a tutorial.

    Understanding the concept became easier after watching a tutorial.

  • 4Exams or Tests

    The multiple-choice section was the easiest part of the exam.

    The multiple-choice section was the easiest part of the exam.

  • 5Everyday Situations

    Finding parking in the morning is easier than in the afternoon.

    Finding parking in the morning is easier than in the afternoon.

Related idioms and phrases

Piece of cake

Something that is very easy to do.

Example

The exam was a piece of cake for her because she had studied so much.

Walk in the park

Something that is very easy to do.

Example

After training for months, running a 5K felt like a walk in the park.

Breeze through

To complete something quickly and easily.

Example

He breezed through the assignment because he had already done similar tasks before.

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