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 last thing the Warriors should do right now is take a swing at landing Anthony Davis or mortgage their future (both in draft assets and future cap space) on any other player who is readily available at the moment. Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes. Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026 In many cases, cars add stress, expense, and responsibility without many upsides for college students, especially those attending urban colleges and universities with readily accessible public transit. Chris Teague, AJC.com, 3 July 2026 Fox and Telemundo both expect the good times to keep rolling, and both readily acknowledge the North American site of this year’s World Cup is a major advantage. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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