adverb
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with ease; without difficulty or exertion
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by far; beyond question; undoubtedly
he is easily the best in the contest
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probably; almost certainly
he may easily come first
Other Word Forms
- overeasily adverb
Etymology
Origin of easily
First recorded in 1250–1300, easily is from the Middle English word esily. See easy, -ly
Example Sentences
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In each case, scientists can measure how easily charge, energy, or mass moves through a material.
From Science Daily
Defence analysts say that a lightning operation to take Greenland could be done relatively easily, but the fallout would be monumental.
From BBC
And because the marketplace would be provider-neutral, people could easily compare options across community colleges, nonprofits, bootcamps, employer academies and more.
From MarketWatch
Once in the air, these partially volatile compounds more easily form fine particles that can be harmful if breathed in, compared with VOCs.
From Science Daily
"But he was tough as nails. He made the game look very simple by doing the simple things easily."
From BBC
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