readily

[red-l-ee]

adverb

1. promptly; quickly; easily.

   The information is readily available.

2. in a ready manner; willingly.

   He readily agreed to help us.

   Synonyms: ungrudgingly, graciously, freely

ˈreadily

/ ˈrɛdɪlɪ /

adverb

1. promptly; eagerly; willingly

2. without difficulty or delay; easily or quickly

Other Word Forms

• overreadily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of readily¹

First recorded in 1275–1325, readily is from the Middle English word redily; ready, -ly

Example Sentences

In multiple interviews, Erb has readily conceded that the model is not perfect.

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Unsurprisingly, all of those things were readily available in Lowe’s newly sold property.

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According to the team, bubbles form most readily near conduit walls where shear is strongest.

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Molecules that more readily share their electrons tend to bind more strongly and react more easily.

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Its findings point to a cost-effective, readily available strategy that may one day support people affected by AD across the globe.

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