readily
Americanadverb
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The information is readily available.
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in a ready manner; willingly.
He readily agreed to help us.
- Synonyms:
- ungrudgingly, graciously, freely
adverb
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promptly; eagerly; willingly
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without difficulty or delay; easily or quickly
Other Word Forms
- overreadily adverb
Etymology
Origin of readily
First recorded in 1275–1325, readily is from the Middle English word redily; ready, -ly
Example Sentences
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It requires companies to clearly label AI-generated content such as deepfakes that cannot readily be differentiated from reality.
From Barron's
Under such conditions, solid iron oxides in bedrock can dissolve more readily, releasing iron into the water.
From Science Daily
The hack itself refers to meals that are prepared with minimal effort, minimal clean up and convenient ingredients that are often readily available in one’s refrigerator and pantry.
From Salon
He said that the mountain lion’s prey of choice, mule deer, have been less readily available lately, potentially making them look for other sources of food.
From Los Angeles Times
I suddenly wondered that I’d jumped into this pile of straw so readily.
From Literature
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