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

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