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Koji from Japan Posted 7 years ago
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Have it easier

Hello. I have a question about the following use of ‘easier.’ Is this a common usage? Shouldn’t it be ‘more easily’ instead?


A lot of emphasis is put on intelligence. Many people see it as a good predictor of success. They think that smarter people have it easier.

  

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Koji from Japan Hello. ’ Is this a common usage? Shouldn’t it be ‘more easily’ instead?

  • Koji from Japan Hello.
  • ’ Is this a common usage?
  • Shouldn’t it be ‘more easily’ instead?
  • A lot of emphasis is put on intelligence.
  • Many people see it as a good predictor of success.
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Koji from Japan

Hello. I have a question about the following use of ‘easier.’ Is this a common usage? Shouldn’t it be ‘more easily’ instead?


A lot of emphasis is put on intelligence. Many people see it as a good predictor of success. They think that smarter people have it easier.

It's correct. Paraphrasing the ending,

They think t

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