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

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simple instructions that anyone can readily understand He readily agreed to help us.
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The team selected dyes that respond to 365-nanometre UV light, which is readily available from LEDs. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 But keeping your existing skills sharp and readily pursuing new ones can help. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Plus, YouTube tutorials are always readily available—there’s a low bar of entry to start tinkering with the tools. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 In some cases, investigators can more readily determine whether a driver was highly intoxicated by alcohol. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readily

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Oct. 2026.

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