readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
: in a ready manner: such as
a
: without hesitating : willingly
readily accepted advice
b
: without much difficulty : easily
for reasons that anyone could readily understand

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand He readily agreed to help us.
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For most students from Pre-K to 6, this is not an issue that is readily seen and, therefore, is not generally what the discussion around bathrooms and locker rooms is about. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2025 This heat, generated throughout the battery’s core, converts the cathode materials into simpler metallic or oxide forms that are more readily dissolved. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025 To wit, the dawn of streaming platforms with global reach such as Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and Prime Video has created a global entertainment marketplace that is readily accessible for consumers and producers alike. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 By providing moisture in the morning, the houseplant roots can take advantage of higher daytime temperatures to more readily absorb the water. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for readily

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of readily was in the 14th century

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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readily. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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