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[ ˈrɛdɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

easily or quickly

In a quick or prompt manner; without delay.

Synonyms

easily, promptly, quickly, without delay

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,882, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.