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adverb eas·i·ly \ˈēz-lē, ˈē-zə-\

Definition of easily

  1. 1 :  in an easy manner :  without difficulty won easily

  2. 2a :  without question :  by far was easily the best meal I've ever hadb :  at the minimum :  at least costs easily twice as much

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

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Examples of easily in a Sentence

  1. These ingredients are easily obtained.

  2. I'm too heavy to be carried easily.

First Known Use of easily

13th century

easily Synonyms

Synonyms
easy, effortlessly, facilely, fluently, freely, handily, hands down, lightly, painlessly, readily, smoothly, well, in a breeze, no sweat [slang], without ado, without a hitch
Antonyms
arduously, hardly, laboriously, strenuously
Related Words
ably, adeptly, adroitly, competently, deftly, dexterously, efficiently, expertly, masterfully, proficiently, skillfully; instinctively, intuitively, naturally, spontaneously
Near Antonyms
awkwardly, clumsily, gracelessly, ham-handedly, ineptly, maladroitly, unskillfully; meticulously, painfully, painstakingly, thoroughly; assiduously, diligently, indefatigably, industriously, intensely, intently, mightily, sedulously, tirelessly

EASILY Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of easily for English Language Learners

  • : in an easy manner : without difficulty

  • : by a great extent or degree : by far

EASILY Defined for Kids

easily

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adverb eas·i·ly \ˈē-zə-lē, ˈēz-lē\

Definition of easily for Students

  1. 1 :  without difficulty I won the race easily.

  2. 2 :  without doubt :  by far You're easily the best person for the job.

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