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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It can be carried out easily in an office with modest equipment expense, and that has led to wide adoption.
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If someone cannot easily recognize blood in stool or urine, conditions such as colorectal cancer or bladder cancer could be detected later.
From Science Daily
On Earth, most sulfates dissolve easily in rainwater.
From Science Daily
Some administration officials said that as long as Tehran continued to attack regional countries and Israel still wanted to strike Iranian targets, it was unlikely the U.S. could easily withdraw.
When coated with the lipid layer, however, the nanopores allow selected ions to move through far more easily.
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