readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
: in a ready manner: such as
a
: without hesitating : willingly
readily accepted advice
b
: without much difficulty : easily
for reasons that anyone could readily understand

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand He readily agreed to help us.
Recent Examples on the Web Officials have posted a notice on the city’s website in an effort to reach the other 70 individuals whose information was not readily available. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2024 In workplaces without readily available running water, a shared water dispenser can serve as the source of drinking water. Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2024 The same goes for the wide variety of readily available vending machines selling cold and hot drinks, depending on the season. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024 Because mature software tools—and the skills needed to use them—are readily available for Nvidia GPUs, there has really been no other choice. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for readily 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of readily was in the 14th century

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“Readily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readily. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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