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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Assessing the right-back market heading into the summer, few readily available options would definitely appeal to Liverpool. Andy Jones, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Hadland says this is particularly concerning because products like Galaxy Gas are so readily available to adolescents, often as young as 11 or 12 years old. Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025 Since many automakers will follow in the footsteps of Audi and Volkswagen, new car imports will be delayed, making used cars much more readily available. Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025 These phrases should be easily recalled and readily available for use in conversations. Donna Grego-Heintz, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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