readily

adverb

read·​i·​ly ˈre-də-lē 

: 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

Examples of readily in a Sentence

simple instructions that anyone can readily understand

He readily agreed to help us.

Recent Examples on the Web

Measles cases and deaths before and after vaccines Despite being easily preventable with a readily available vaccine, measles cases have been on the rise in recent years, due largely to an uptick in people skipping vaccination. —Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2025

Bonus tip: Invest in personal data removal services Data breaches often start with personal information that’s readily available online. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025

The 11-second clip shows the man using a seemingly budget-friendly buy that’s readily available from hardware stores to keep the path outside of the family home free from snow. —Latoya Gayle, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025

But the simplicity of design and the use of readily available materials means that scaling up production might not be that difficult. —David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above