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Not an easy task vs Not a easy task

The correct phrase is "not an easy task." The article "an" is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. In this case, the word "easy" starts with a vowel sound, which is why "an" is the correct choice.
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Last updated: June 18, 2024

Not an easy task

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "not an easy task" when describing something that is not simple or straightforward.

Examples:

  • Completing the project was not an easy task.
  • Learning a new language is not an easy task.
  • Raising a child is not an easy task.
  • Writing a novel is not an easy task.
  • Finding a solution to the problem was not an easy task.

Alternatives:

  • not a simple task
  • not a straightforward task
  • not a difficult task
  • not a challenging task
  • not an effortless task

Not a easy task

This phrase is incorrect in English. The article "a" should not be used before words that begin with a vowel sound like "easy."

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