readily
Americanadverb
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The information is readily available.
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in a ready manner; willingly.
He readily agreed to help us.
- Synonyms:
- ungrudgingly, graciously, freely
adverb
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promptly; eagerly; willingly
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without difficulty or delay; easily or quickly
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of readily
First recorded in 1275–1325, readily is from the Middle English word redily; see ready, -ly
Explanation
Anything happening readily is happening without difficulty. A great party has cupcakes that are readily available. A great host will readily admit when it’s time to put more on the table. Things happening readily are easy and accessible. If you readily admit that you love cupcakes, you’ll tell anyone who asks. A readily available product is easily available to just about everyone. Thanks to the Internet, pictures of cats wearing funny outfits are readily available. This word can also apply to things that happen quickly. When a party is over, good guests readily get their coats and leave.
Example Sentences
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Keep these funds in a safe, liquid account, such as an interest-bearing savings account or a money-market fund, so they are readily available when needed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Getting to the bottom of foodborne illnesses is challenging, partly because the contaminated food might not be readily available by the time that health authorities become aware of a problem and look into it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
They believe EEG technology could eventually serve as a "readily accessible, affordable and longitudinal biomarker of Alzheimer's disease."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Tan, who said she keeps an "open mind" about the supernatural, said it was not surprising when people seek spiritual explanations for something they cannot readily define.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
In fact, all three are so readily respectful and nice to my mother that I feel bad about how I go around feeling so superior to them.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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