readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
Synonyms of readilynext
: 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

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand He readily agreed to help us.
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Raccoons are clever, opportunistic feeders, eating whatever’s readily available, including plant and animal matter, garbage, pet food, bird seed, vegetable gardens, and eggs from chicken coops. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 New data, readily available from the cars, makes that a bit trickier. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026 Organizers say that information for mental health resources will be readily available. Laurie Perez, CBS News, 6 May 2026 But with sufficient encouragement, the frogs did jump — some more readily and further than others. Andrew Graham may 6, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for readily

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of readily was in the 14th century

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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readily. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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