readily
B2
adv
Freq #19538
Meanings
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1
adv
without much difficulty
these snakes can be identified readily
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2
adv
Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
The suspect readily answered all questions the police officers asked him.
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3
adv
Without impediment, easily.
readily available; readily achievable
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4
adv
in a punctual manner
Etymology
From Middle English redily, rediliche. By surface analysis, read(i) + -ly.
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Synonyms
4
adv
· in a punctual manner
promptly