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readily

/ˈrɛdəli/
/ˈrɛdɪli/
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Anything happening readily is happening without difficulty. A great party has cupcakes that are readily available. A great host will readily admit when it’s time to put more on the table.

Things happening readily are easy and accessible. If you readily admit that you love cupcakes, you’ll tell anyone who asks. A readily available product is easily available to just about everyone. Thanks to the Internet, pictures of cats wearing funny outfits are readily available. This word can also apply to things that happen quickly. When a party is over, good guests readily get their coats and leave.

Definitions of readily
  1. adverb
    without much difficulty
    “these snakes can be identified readily
  2. adverb
    in a punctual manner
    synonyms: promptly, pronto
Pronunciation
US
/ˈrɛdəli/
UK
/ˈrɛdɪli/
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