Easily
'iːzɪli
Definitions
2 meaningsIn a way that is not difficult; without effort.
'iːzɪli
Without difficulty or effort.
The child easily solved the puzzle.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to open a jar, and it opens right away! That's 'easily' – doing something with no trouble at all. Like when you effortlessly finish your homework.
👶 For kids: When something is not hard to do. Like when you can ride your bike without falling!
More Examples
The food was easily digested.
He spoke English easily after practicing for a year.
The door opened easily.
How It's Used
"She easily passed the test."
"The team easily won the championship."
To a great extent or degree.
'iːzɪli
To a great extent.
She is easily influenced by her friends.
💡 Simply: It's like saying something happens 'a lot.' For instance, if someone is 'easily' pleased, they're very happy with even small things. Or if someone is 'easily' upset, it doesn't take much to make them feel sad.
👶 For kids: When something happens a lot. If you are easily scared, you get scared a lot!
More Examples
He is easily distracted during class.
The new software is easily updated.
The painting is easily damaged.
How It's Used
"He can be easily offended."
"The patient was easily manipulated."
Idioms & expressions
take it easy
To relax and not worry or work too hard.
"After a long day at work, I just want to take it easy."
easy as pie
Very easy; simple.
"Learning this new software is as easy as pie."
From Middle English *esily*, from Old English *ēathlīce* ('easily, readily'), from *ēaþe* ('easy') + *-līce* ('-ly').
The word 'easily' has been used since Old English times, with a consistent meaning relating to ease or lack of difficulty.
Memory tip
Think of 'easy' and add '-ly' to make it an adverb. Easy peasy!