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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

Rhymes with READILY

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