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readily
/ˈrɛdɪli/
willingly and promptly
She agreed to help with the project readily.
She accepted the offer to assist without hesitation.
formalinformal
in a willing and prompt manner; without hesitation
The team readily adopted the new strategy.
The team quickly and willingly accepted the new approach.
He readily admitted his mistake.
He confessed his error without any reluctance.
Often used to describe a positive or cooperative response.
Collocations
readily availableeasily accessible or obtainablereadily accessibleeasy to reach or obtainreadily admitto confess or acknowledge without hesitation
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Pro Tip
Usage in Formal Contexts
In formal writing or professional settings, 'readily' can emphasize cooperation or efficiency.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
While 'readily' is useful, overusing it can make your writing sound repetitive. Vary your vocabulary with synonyms like 'willingly' or 'promptly'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'redily,' from Old English 'rǣdlice,' meaning 'easily, quickly,' from 'rǣd' (advice, counsel) + '-lice' (adverb suffix).
Usage Notes
Often used to describe actions or responses that are done without delay or resistance. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
read
advice, counsel
root-ily
adverb suffix
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