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
- overreadily adverb
Etymology
Origin of readily
First recorded in 1275–1325, readily is from the Middle English word redily; ready, -ly
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, U.S. agriculture is wide open to retaliation because alternative supply sources are readily available elsewhere.
From Barron's
Aurora’s share price has languished amid questions of how readily it can amass customers.
It’s strange and instructive how readily cruelty presents itself as patriotism when it feels authorized.
From Salon
The department is also making less-lethal devices — such as Tasers, beanbag shotguns and foam round launchers — more readily available to officers, while limiting the number of cops who have their guns drawn.
From Los Angeles Times
If you don’t have one readily available, you can also use small envelopes or cardboard boxes glued onto a piece of foam board.
From Salon
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