Readily: meaning, definitions and examples
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readily
[ ˈrɛdɪli ]
easily or quickly
In a quick or prompt manner; without delay.
Synonyms
easily, promptly, quickly, without delay.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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readily |
Used when indicating willingness or ease in doing something without hesitation or reluctance.
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quickly |
Used to describe doing something at a fast speed or in a short time.
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easily |
Used when something requires little effort or is simple to accomplish.
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promptly |
Used when something happens without delay or punctuality is emphasized.
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without delay |
Used when expressing the need to do something immediately or very soon.
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Examples of usage
- She readily agreed to help.
- He readily admitted his mistake.
- The information is readily available online.
Translations
Translations of the word "readily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 facilmente
🇮🇳 सहजता से
🇩🇪 bereitwillig
🇮🇩 dengan mudah
🇺🇦 легко
🇵🇱 łatwo
🇯🇵 容易に (よういに)
🇫🇷 facilement
🇪🇸 fácilmente
🇹🇷 kolayca
🇰🇷 쉽게
🇸🇦 بسهولة
🇨🇿 snadno
🇸🇰 ľahko
🇨🇳 容易地 (róngyì de)
🇸🇮 zlahka
🇮🇸 auðveldlega
🇰🇿 оңай
🇬🇪 ადვილად
🇦🇿 asanlıqla
🇲🇽 fácilmente
Etymology
The word 'readily' originated from the Middle English word 'redili', which in turn came from the Old English word 'rǣd(līc)'. The suffix -ly is added to the adjective 'ready' to form the adverb 'readily'. The word has been used in English literature since the 14th century.
See also: misread, misreading, nonreader, read, readable, reader, readers, readership, reading, ready.