Readily
/ˈrɛdɪli/
Definitions
2 meaningsIn a prompt, willing, or easy manner; without hesitation.
/ˈrɛdɪli/
In a prompt or willing manner.
He readily accepted the challenge.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend asking if you want ice cream. If you say 'Yes!' without even thinking, you're saying you'd *readily* accept the ice cream! It means you're quick and happy to do something.
👶 For kids: When you do something quickly and happily, that's readily!
More Examples
She offered her assistance readily.
The information was readily available online.
The software is readily adaptable to new systems.
How It's Used
"The company was readily able to adapt to the new market conditions."
"She readily agreed to help with the project."
With ease; without difficulty; easily.
/ˈrɛdɪli/
Easily or without difficulty.
The answer is readily apparent.
💡 Simply: Imagine a door that opens super easily. If you can open the door *readily*, it means it's not stuck and you can open it without a problem.
👶 For kids: If something is easy to do, you can do it readily!
More Examples
The solution was readily found.
The machine can readily process the information.
The material is readily available at the store.
How It's Used
"The substance readily dissolves in water."
"The data is readily accessible."
From Middle English *readili*, equivalent to 'ready' + '-ly'. 'Ready' derives from Old English *rǣde* (prepared, ready), from Proto-Germanic *garēdiz* (prepared, ready).
Used since the late 14th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'ready' person who is 'readily' available and enthusiastic.
Word Origin
"prepared, ready"