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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They can neither be readily rented nor sold. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026 Fuels treatment means reducing materials that could readily burn and spread wildfire. John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 The path for getting him there is less clear, and one that the Angels’ general manager readily admits could take a variety of routes. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026 However, most of my friends in France use the readily available prepackaged pàte brisée from the refrigerator sections of supermarkets. Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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