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takes it easy

takes it easy is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take it easy.

Meaning of take it easy

Verb

take it easy (third-person singular simple present takes it easy, present participle taking it easy, simple past took it easy, past participle taken it easy)

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To relax or rest.
    • I'm going to stay home Saturday and take it easy.
    Synonyms:
    chill, laze
  2. (informal) Synonym of go easy (“treat gently and with understanding”)
    Synonyms:
    go easy

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Questions about takes it easy

What is takes it easy the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes it easy is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take it easy.

Words near takes it easy in the dictionary

  1. takes into account
  2. takes into consideration
  3. takes issue to
  4. takes it
  5. takes it away
  6. takes it easy
  7. takes it from the top
  8. takes it into one's head
  9. takes it on the arches
  10. takes it on the lam
  11. takes it out in

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