readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē 

: in a ready manner: such as

a

: without hesitating : willingly

readily accepted advice

b

: without much difficulty : easily

for reasons that anyone could readily understand

Synonyms

• fain
• first
• preferably
• rather
• soon
• willingly

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand

He readily agreed to help us.

Recent Examples on the Web

Asam also described how larger firms can more readily enable integration between different lines of business and invest more in security when rolling out new AI services. —Bywill Daniel, Fortune, 29 May 2024

As the parrots soar squawking past their home, the couple can readily identify bird No. 17 by its smooth feathers and can tell No. 16 from No. 22, which has two beads attached to its radio collar. —Fabiano Maisonnave, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2024

Those steps could include watching YouTube videos or listening to audio clips with children to familiarize them with the sounds and developing a plan of what to do if the sound is overwhelming, such as having headphones or earplugs readily available. —Chantelle Lee, TIME, 24 May 2024

These are readily found in most water bodies and make up a large percentage of a brown trout’s diet. —Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 22 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above