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readily

adverb

ˈre-də-lē

Definition of readily

as in rather

by choice or preference she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area

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as in easily

without difficulty always gives directions that are readily understood

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Recent Examples of readily The revisions included cutting trading fees and enlisting a group of firms to act as market makers, ensuring investors can more readily find counterparties. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Officers noted no readily accessible food or water for the animal. — Anna McAllister, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Even when the weights and every elementary computation are available for inspection, no one can readily understand how the models produce a particular answer. — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 When the frame is filled with white skies and snow, the picture can look dim compared with other shots, though highlight details like wisps of clouds and falling snowflakes against all that white can be readily seen. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for readily

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Adverb

But just moments later, as the name of lead star Andrew Scott appeared on stage, the loud snuffles were replaced with whoops and, in rather uncharacteristically British style, a standing ovation for the actor.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
This is the man who made the two-and-a-half-hour, stream-of-consciousness passion project Bardo (2022), after all, which several critics also found rather abrasive and self-indulgent.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rather

Adverb

That minor viral hiccup passed easily because of Freeman’s apologies and Williams owning up to his mistake.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Intel made a big push to boost efficiency after its 14th-generation desktop chips, which were known for drawing a lot of power and easily hitting thermal limits.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of easily

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Council member Dale Reynolds, who first made the motion to approve the ordinance, questioned whether there was any incentive for the public to willingly register their bikes.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
The front end simply carves into turns with the slightest shift of body position, leaning over willingly enough to eliminate conscious thought and hesitation right out of the gate.

— Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of willingly

Adverb

The advice is nearly always the same — wait until after midnight, preferably until the hours before dawn, then give your eyes half an hour to adjust to the darkness.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
In the vlog, Combs noted that his main goal for the hunting trip was to shoot, preferably with a bow, and tag a mature elk.

— Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of preferably

Adverb

The silver is especially concentrated around the front and crown, where her hair is swept smoothly back from her face.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
The deodorants that made the cut applied smoothly without excessive residue or irritation and helped keep underarms feeling fresh throughout the day.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of smoothly

Adverb

While the majority of guests were adults, children are well catered for at the hotel's restaurants, and the central location of the property makes getting home early easy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
These are 10 of the best Airbnbs in the Cotswolds, each an ideal spot to slink back to after a busy day of taking it easy.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of easy

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For one, the system was demonstrated in simulations, not a full real-world demonstration in which a freely operating robot continuously read someone's EEG and corrected its behavior around the house.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
That behavior resembles a liquid crystal, where molecules can move freely but still maintain directional alignment.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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