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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This stuff is readily available and easy to use now. William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025 For investors seeking exposure to these dynamic businesses, private equity offers access that’s not readily available in the public markets. Carrie McCabe, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025 Plants readily self-sow and can also spread by rhizome. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 Worn out or not, clichés sometimes express truths that can be readily observed throughout life. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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