readily

adverb

ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
Definition of readilynext
1
as in rather
by choice or preference she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area

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2
as in easily
without difficulty always gives directions that are readily understood

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Recent Examples of readily The village of La Villa readily connects visitors to the famous Sellaronda trail, which takes skiers of any ability on a scenic tour of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage site, and is open in the summer for hiking or biking. — Anna Fiorentino, AFAR Media, 12 Mar. 2025 Schools can also call the Office for Civil Rights for technical assistance to prevent violating students’ rights, but that help could also become less readily available. — Adam Edelman, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025 Ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Ensure that fire suppression equipment is readily available. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for readily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for readily
  1. rather
  2. easily
  3. preferably
  4. easy
  5. freely
Adverb
  • Lucas Giolito, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford are opening the year on the IL, a rather rough introduction for a rotation that is high on upside and low on durability.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Given the significant amount of uncertainty, a rather brief statement by the Chancellor was not unexpected.
    — London Business School, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of rather
Adverb
  • While To Control Space - Live 1969 is the newest addition to Pink Floyd’s charting catalog, one of its oldest releases – and easily its most successful – is also enjoying a boost this week.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The takeaway: Most NHL teams are filling seats easily down the stretch of the 2024-25 season.
    — Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of easily
Adverb
  • Immigrant rights groups say people should bring someone, preferably an attorney, to ICE appointments.
    — Sophia Tareen, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • If the roadside is your only option, pull off as far as possible, preferably past the end of a guard rail, and wait until the storm passes.
    — Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of preferably
Adverb
  • Even Democrats went pretty easy with their questions.
    — Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2025
  • But the movie’s lesson goes down easy, thanks largely to Faris, who breezes through the movie like the spiritual heir to Marilyn Monroe, with a little Brigitte Bardot and Dolly Parton tossed in.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of easy
Adverb
  • In successful teams, nourishment takes different forms: • Sharing expertise freely, rather than guarding knowledge.
    — Barbara Wittmann, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • After nearly five years of freely ravaging her body, the illness had spread throughout the back of her neck.
    — Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of freely

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