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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Camille talks like she’s done with Mom forever, like Mom is some random stranger she can easily remove from her life.
From Literature
Rowan, no longer weighed down by the pack on his back, found he was able to keep up quite easily, despite his bruises.
From Literature
“It can easily mean the difference between a podium and not even being in the top 20,” Cook said.
From Los Angeles Times
The quick-connect feature automatically selects the optimal server, or you can easily search by country, city, or server name.
From Salon
A gun is holstered around the person’s waist, positioned at the front of their body and easily visible.
From Los Angeles Times
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