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readily

American  
[red-l-ee] / ˈrɛd l i /

adverb

  1. promptly; quickly; easily.

    The information is readily available.

  2. in a ready manner; willingly.

    He readily agreed to help us.
    Synonyms:
    ungrudgingly, graciously, freely
ˈreadily British  
/ ˈrɛdɪlɪ /

adverb

  1. promptly; eagerly; willingly

  2. without difficulty or delay; easily or quickly

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Other Word Forms

  • overreadily adverb

Etymology

Origin of readily

First recorded in 1275–1325, readily is from the Middle English word redily; ready, -ly

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