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readily

adverb

ˈre-də-lē

Definition of readily

as in rather

by choice or preference she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area

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as in easily

without difficulty always gives directions that are readily understood

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Recent Examples of readily Srebnick, who also represented George Pino at his recent trial, said Simpson could readily post the $10,000 bond. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Waxhaw may also be attractive to developers because land is more readily available and less expensive than in communities closer to Charlotte, according to the staff report. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 Increasingly, Floridians are living their lives in a state of surveillance, tracked by license-plate readers, cell-phone data and cameras owned by private businesses who readily surrender footage when a law-enforcement agency requests it. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026 But the data isn't public-facing; it can only be seen by current homeowners or by someone purchasing a flood insurance plan, and it isn't reflected in most of FEMA's readily available flood maps. — Ginger Zee, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readily

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And yet, Simon Farnaby is perhaps most recognizable for mugging his rather expressive and jovial face, usually beneath a crop of untamed curly hair, across a series of scene-stealing comic cameos.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
There is no Payroll tax, but rather a complicated system of private accounts (with mandatory employer contributions) for healthcare and retirement savings.

— Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rather

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Mornings can easily be filled wandering the grounds, and afternoons could disappear beside one of the two pools or beneath an olive tree with a good book.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
The Gemini Moon moves through your 5th House of Creativity and sextiles the Leo Sun in your 7th House of Partnership, helping humor, flirtation, brainstorming, or self-expression flow more easily with someone else.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of easily

Adverb

When leaders are calm during uncertainty, curious instead of defensive and able to communicate with confidence and clarity, their teams collaborate more willingly.

— Matthew Rolnick, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Tony was a complex person who willingly put himself in the entertainment industry, which can, unfortunately, compress a whole person down into a series of bullet points and memes.

— Laurie Woolever, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of willingly

Adverb

Take a cue from this street style look by pairing a khaki wrap skirt with a tank tank for a tonal outfit that feels effortlessly polished.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
With several customer favorites back in stock, now feels like the right time to refresh my wardrobe with pieces that pack easily, layer effortlessly, and create multiple outfit options all season long.

— Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of effortlessly

Adverb

Limited-edition motorcycles often exist to inflate collectors' portfolios, but this one deserves to be ridden – preferably hard, preferably often.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 July 2026
According to EarthSky, look low in the east about 30 to 45 minutes before sunrise, preferably from a location with an unobstructed horizon.

— Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026

Definition of preferably

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Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
That is considerably easier from an AI-training perspective than allowing autonomous trucks to travel freely through ordinary cities or mixed public traffic.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

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