1
: in an easy manner : without difficulty
won easily
2
a
: without question : by far
was easily the best meal I've ever had
b
: at the minimum : at least
costs easily twice as much
3
: well sense 10b
it could easily have been me
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These ingredients are easily obtained.
I'm too heavy to be carried easily.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, those that are likely to suffer most are those who cannot afford going to a dentist, those that live in rural areas that may not be able to access dental offices easily as well as underserved communities that do not have the luxury to purchase fluoridated water.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Whether through complacency or the early start, United’s defence was too easily broken when Preston took the ball off Joe Rothwell and countered, with Milutin Osmajic’s arcing pass reaching Brad Potts to score at the back post.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Curcumin is not chemically stable and isn't easily taken up by tissues in the body.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Easily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easily. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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easily
adverb
eas·i·ly
ˈēz-(ə-)lē 
1
: without difficulty
won the game easily
2
a
: by a large margin
easily the best player
b
: at least
costs easily twice as much
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