readily

read·i·ly

adv \ˈre-də-lē\

Definition of READILY

: in a ready manner: as a : without hesitating : willingly <readily accepted advice> b : without much difficulty : easily <for reasons that anyone could readily understand>

Examples of READILY

1. simple instructions that anyone can readily understand
2. He readily agreed to help us.

First Known Use of READILY

14th century

Related to READILY

Synonyms: fain, first, preferably, rather, soon, willingly

Antonyms: involuntarily, unwillingly

Related Words: alternately, alternatively, either, instead; electively, optionally; desirably, gladly, wishfully; obligingly, voluntarily

Near Antonyms: reluctantly; forcibly, willy-nilly

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Rhymes with READILY

steadily