easily

[ee-zuh-lee, eez-lee]

adverb

1. in an easy manner; with ease; without trouble.

   The traffic moved along easily.

2. beyond question; by far.

   easily the best.

   Synonyms: plainly, clearly, surely, certainly

3. likely; well.

   He may easily change his mind.

easily

/ ˈiːzɪlɪ /

adverb

1. with ease; without difficulty or exertion

2. by far; beyond question; undoubtedly

   he is easily the best in the contest

3. probably; almost certainly

   he may easily come first

Other Word Forms

• overeasily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of easily¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, easily is from the Middle English word esily. See easy, -ly

Idioms and Phrases

see breathe easy (easily); easier (more easily) said than done.

Example Sentences

But here’s the caveat: This is a fluid situation and problems can easily spread to other airports, as officials have already warned.

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You are, in their household, considered a “soft touch” — someone who is easily guilt-tripped and/or coerced into parting with your money.

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But they’ve also struggled enough that it’s no exaggeration to say they could easily have a losing record by now.

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With his full head of neatly combed silver hair, he could easily pass for the father of many of his peers, in a job where the average age is 20 years younger.

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In the modern game, which has become overrun by monstrously tall super-athletes who can swish 3-pointers as easily as they throw down dunks, every franchise is searching far and wide for the next big thing.

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