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readily
adverb read·i·ly \ˈre-də-lē\
: quickly and easily
: in a way that shows you are willing to do something : without hesitation or complaint
Full Definition of READILY
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First Known Use of READILY
14th century
Related to READILY
- Antonyms
- involuntarily, unwillingly
Rhymes with READILY
READILY Defined for Kids
readily
adverb read·i·ly \ˈre-də-lē\
Definition of READILY for Kids
1
: quickly and easily <The lid readily came off.>
2
: without hesitation or complaint <He readily agreed to help.>
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