readily

B2
US /ˈɹɛdɪli/
adv Freq #19538

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    without much difficulty

    these snakes can be identified readily

  2. 2
    adv

    Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.

    The suspect readily answered all questions the police officers asked him.

  3. 3
    adv

    Without impediment, easily.

    readily available; readily achievable

  4. 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

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