readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
: 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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Specifically, cuttlefish readily adapted their skin patterns to match different backgrounds, whether natural or artificial. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025 These developments led to widespread concern that some data that researchers have long relied on the government to collect would no longer be readily available, potentially hindering various initiatives meant to help Americans — both inside and outside of government. Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025 Patients want vital information to be readily available. Adhip Ray, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 Her collection largely ends around the 1970s when many women stopped making their clothes due to readily available, affordable ready-to-wear options. Booth Moore, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 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 5 Mar. 2025.

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