readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
Synonyms of readilynext
: 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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The guides specialize in different areas (Zwa is a leopard expert, while Moses is a local healer well versed in medicinal plants) and readily share their knowledge on hikes and game drives. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026 And yet what’s readily apparent is that this weird, fragile, insular family is genuinely keen on folding Tommy into their lives. Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026 Plants can seed readily, so look for sterile varieties such as 'Select Blue', 'Walker’s Low', or 'Cat’s Meow' that won’t become weedy in the garden. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 Bike rentals aren’t readily available in the Miami Gardens area near Hard Rock Stadium. Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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