easily

adverb

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eas·i·ly | \ ˈēz-lē

, ˈē-zə- \

Definition of easily

1 : in an easy manner : without difficulty won easily

2a : without question : by far was easily the best meal I've ever had

b : at the minimum : at least costs easily twice as much

3 : well sense 10b it could easily have been me

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Examples of easily in a Sentence

These ingredients are easily obtained. I'm too heavy to be carried easily.

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