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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They share an ease and rapport neither has readily exhibited on camera before — certainly not around virtual strangers.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The resulting film became infamous almost as soon as it was released and has never been readily available in the U.S, at least not in its full form.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
But EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned earlier Friday Europe did not have a readily available alternative.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Wong also says chrysanthemums - "a classic funeral flower" in East Asian cultures - will also readily grow here.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Depending on their geographic location, societies differ in how readily they can receive technology by diffusion from other societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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