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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Unfortunately, there’s a high chance that your phone number is readily available on many lists that data brokers sell to numerous search websites. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025 As even the instructors at Radford will readily admit, every driver is still a student. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025 Cancer cells, like normal biological cells, require energy for their metabolic processes, and glycogen serves as a readily available resource to support their proliferation. Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2025.

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