Examples of readily in a Sentence
simple instructions that anyone can readily understand
He readily agreed to help us.
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To warm up after your swim, try Cullen Skink, a delicious creamy fish stew readily available at cafes and roadside stops nearby, with a crusty roll of bread.
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Freya Bromley, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023
The portrait that emerges is one of dysfunction, with the pitfalls of hereditary power, whether formalized or embodied by political dynasties like the Kennedys, readily apparent.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2023
Timex provided expertise needed to tweak the design of the MEMS motors so that they could be fabricated in a form readily usable by watch manufacturers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2023
But unlike an adult who can readily talk to themselves about themselves (thank you, prefrontal cortex), your daughter cannot consistently harness and control this alarm, frustration and confusion.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
That price difference indicates that inside China, demand is high for gold, which can be readily moved out of the country.
—Joy Dong, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
Hollywood decision makers will look at an unpredictable and likely unrepeatable concurrence and see a readily exploitable template.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Israel could end up assuming this responsibility because no alternative is readily available.
—Joost R. Hiltermann, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2023
The goal was to balance two crucial objectives: to advance the public’s understanding of mass killers’ increasing use of this readily available weapon, which was originally designed for war, while being sensitive to victims’ families and communities directly affected by AR-15 shootings.
—Sally Buzbee, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
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Freya Bromley, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Nov. 2023
The portrait that emerges is one of dysfunction, with the pitfalls of hereditary power, whether formalized or embodied by political dynasties like the Kennedys, readily apparent.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2023
Timex provided expertise needed to tweak the design of the MEMS motors so that they could be fabricated in a form readily usable by watch manufacturers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2023
But unlike an adult who can readily talk to themselves about themselves (thank you, prefrontal cortex), your daughter cannot consistently harness and control this alarm, frustration and confusion.
—Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
That price difference indicates that inside China, demand is high for gold, which can be readily moved out of the country.
—Joy Dong, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2023
Hollywood decision makers will look at an unpredictable and likely unrepeatable concurrence and see a readily exploitable template.
—Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
Israel could end up assuming this responsibility because no alternative is readily available.
—Joost R. Hiltermann, Foreign Affairs, 22 Nov. 2023
The goal was to balance two crucial objectives: to advance the public’s understanding of mass killers’ increasing use of this readily available weapon, which was originally designed for war, while being sensitive to victims’ families and communities directly affected by AR-15 shootings.
—Sally Buzbee, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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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 8 Dec. 2023.
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