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单词 readily
释义

readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
: in a ready manner: such as
a
: without hesitating : willingly
readily accepted advice
b
: without much difficulty : easily
for reasons that anyone could readily understand

Synonyms

  • fain
  • first
  • preferably
  • rather
  • soon
  • willingly
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Example Sentences

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand He readily agreed to help us.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē How to pronounce readily (audio)
1
: quickly and easily
The lid readily came off.
2
: without hesitation or complaint
He readily agreed to help.

readily

adverb

1
as in willingly
by choice or preference she would readily give up piano lessons for a season ticket at her local ski area

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • willingly
  • rather
  • preferably
  • soon
  • either
  • fain
  • first
  • alternatively
  • alternately
  • voluntarily
  • optionally
  • gladly
  • instead
  • obligingly
  • desirably
  • electively
  • wishfully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unwillingly
  • reluctantly
  • involuntarily
  • forcibly
  • willy-nilly
2
as in easily
without difficulty always gives directions that are readily understood

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • easily
  • effortlessly
  • easy
  • smoothly
  • freely
  • efficiently
  • facilely
  • lightly
  • handily
  • painlessly
  • well
  • fluently
  • instinctively
  • without ado
  • hands down
  • ably
  • no sweat
  • expertly
  • deftly
  • adeptly
  • competently
  • adroitly
  • skillfully
  • spontaneously
  • without a hitch
  • dexterously
  • proficiently
  • masterfully
  • naturally
  • intuitively
  • in a breeze

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hardly
  • laboriously
  • thoroughly
  • strenuously
  • arduously
  • clumsily
  • awkwardly
  • painfully
  • unskillfully
  • ineptly
  • gracelessly
  • meticulously
  • painstakingly
  • intensely
  • diligently
  • assiduously
  • intently
  • mightily
  • industriously
  • maladroitly
  • ham-handedly
  • tirelessly
  • indefatigably
  • sedulously
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