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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McCarthy readily confesses he’s “very much a loner,” quiet and pensive — and yet he craves attachment.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
This helped to ensure different types of meals were more readily identifiable.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
But the details of what came before are readily available.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
They typically lend to medium-size companies that can’t readily access public debt markets.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Pipkin, however, readily joined Hazel at the foot of the bank and soon two or three more began scratching at the light soil.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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