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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The company had $32.2 billion of readily marketable inventories in the unit as of the first half of the year versus $25.4 billion last year, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
“They want to have a score to keep all these options open,” Rodriguez said, adding that the College Board has also done more to make the test more readily available.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Throughout his trip, the pope has appeared smiling and warm, readily engaging with crowds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
To investigate, the team examined how the drug affected different fat deposits in an experimental mouse model, since this kind of detailed tissue analysis cannot readily be performed in humans.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
And wherever I was, there was a child with me—and a child might answer my questions more readily than an adult.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
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