adverb
readily
Willingly or without difficulty.
She readily agrees to help her neighbor carry the groceries.
Etymology
Ready means prepared or disposed to act. The adverb therefore describes either willing action or action that can occur without obstacles or delay.
More examples
- The instructions are readily available on the company's website.
- This fabric readily absorbs water.
- He readily admits that he made a mistake.
Forms
readily · more readily · most readily
ready adjective — Prepared for action or immediate use.
Similar words
- easily
- Means without difficulty, but does not necessarily suggest willingness.
- willingly
- Emphasizes consent or desire rather than lack of difficulty.