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easily
/ˈiːzəli/
without difficulty
She solved the puzzle easily.
She found the puzzle simple to solve.
general
in a manner that requires little effort or difficulty
He can read this book easily.
He finds this book simple to read.
The software can be installed easily.
The software installation process is straightforward.
Often used to describe tasks or activities that are simple or effortless.
Collocations
easily accessibleavailable without difficultyeasily availablereadily obtainableeasily confusedoften mistaken for something else
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Common Usage
Use 'easily' to describe actions that are simple or require little effort.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'esily', from Old English 'ēaselīce', from 'ēase' (ease) + '-līce' (adverb suffix).
Usage Notes
Often used to describe actions or processes that are straightforward or require minimal effort. Can also describe things that are simple to understand or obtain.
Word Breakdown
ease
freedom from difficulty or hardship
root-ly
adverb suffix
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