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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Birth certificates are not always readily available either. Delmarie Alicea, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026 While rainfall runs off quickly and can more readily evaporate from soil, snowpack serves as a valuable and lasting source of moisture and accounts for a majority of water supplies across the region, as much as 80 percent in some areas. Mira Rojanasakul, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 Exchanges have a duty to list contracts that can’t be readily manipulated. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Opponents of the measure say those documents are not always readily available for many people. ABC News, 17 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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