readily

/ˈrɛdɪli/

adverb★Intermediate

formalinformal

In a prompt and willing manner; without hesitation or difficulty.

She agreed to help readily.

He accepted the offer readily.

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Often used to describe a willingness to do something or a lack of resistance.

Collocations

readily availableeasily accessible or obtainablereadily admitto acknowledge something without hesitation

readily availablephrase

easily accessible or obtainable

Use 'readily' to emphasize a lack of hesitation or difficulty in performing an action.

'Readily' is an adverb and should not be confused with 'ready' (adjective).

From Middle English 'redili', from Old English 'rǣdlice', from 'rǣd' (advice, counsel) + '-lice' (adverb suffix).

Commonly used to describe actions done with ease or enthusiasm. Often paired with verbs like 'accept', 'agree', or 'admit'.

read

advice or counsel

root

-ily

adverb suffix

suffix

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