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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Many factors can contribute to obesity, but researchers are increasingly interested in the role of high fat foods that are readily available in grocery stores.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
The fine details in which McCormick specialises were not as readily available to Meadows during her own career on the track.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
“I spent a couple of days doing that and then ultimately decided that what I had constructed reflected more readily my interpretation of who this character was, so I stuck with it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The advantage of having readily accessible cash in retirement is that you’re prepared if an unexpected expense arises.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
It is true that young rabbits are great migrants and capable of journeying for miles, but they do not take to it readily.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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