easily

adverb

ˈē-zə-lē How to pronounce easily (audio)
Definition of easilynext
1
as in effortlessly
without difficulty a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps

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2
as in certainly
without any question we easily have enough people to get the project under way

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Recent Examples of easily Inside, the spacious main compartment easily held a heavy travel wallet, an oversized scarf, a water bottle, and my headphones with plenty of room to spare. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026 This criticism may belie a bid to make complex topics more easily accessible to audiences ranging from Wall Street to the man on the street. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026 However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for easily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for easily
  1. effortlessly
  2. certainly
  3. smoothly
  4. definitely
  5. easy
  6. surely
  7. readily
  8. sure
Adverb
  • This summer, the silk scarf emerges as the ultimate versatile accessory, effortlessly transforming outfits for any occasion.
    — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike my go-to toilet scrubber brush, these pumice stones effortlessly erase stubborn hard-water stains, lime buildup, rust, and more.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of effortlessly
Adverb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The captain, certainly, but not the most important person on the field.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Challenges ahead Proving the effectiveness of any of these three drugs will depend on the clinical trials running smoothly.
    — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 July 2026
  • Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of smoothly
Adverb
  • Cain pointed out that having the president of the United States greasing the wheels definitely helped speed things along.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • It’s also led by arguably (but definitely, in my opinion) the best player to ever play the sport, Lionel Messi.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • The ejection seemed to spark the Padres back from a season-high eight-game losing streak, though the Dodgers didn’t make the win easy at times.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • These aura nails fade from rosé pink to Aperol orange and a mellow, easy-sipping white wine.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of easy
Adverb
  • The legendary Modrić surely just played his last World Cup match and perhaps his final international game for Croatia.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • The former Crystal Palace right-back has never played in the second-tier Championship but keeping him this summer would surely benefit the club’s push for instant promotion back to the top flight.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • There are numerous local clubs and bars and rideshare seem readily available.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
Definition of readily
Adverb
  • Even if certain Americans don’t always see it, international investors sure do.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation might've taken the Editors' Choice title for their extra frills, but these entry-level buds sure hold their own in the open-ear category.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026
Definition of sure

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