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taking it easy

taking it easy is the present participle and gerund 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 taking it easy

What is taking it easy the present participle and gerund of?
Taking it easy is the present participle and gerund of take it easy.

Words near taking it easy in the dictionary

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

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