easily
//ˈiː.zɪ.li//
Forms
- Comparative
- easilier
- Superlative
- easiliest
Definitions
1.Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.
- The shell of an egg is easily broken.
- You must begin with books like these that are easily understood.
- I solved the problem easily.
2.Without difficulty.
- He could have easily phoned and told us he'd be late.
- Individuals without a family network are easily controlled.
- For instance, if the girl character is getting rescued by a boy, we can tell our girls the story could easily have been changed so the girl is doing the rescuing.
3.Absolutely, without question.(colloquial)
- This is easily the best meal I have eaten.
4.More quickly or likely than is usual or expected.
- I get distracted very easily.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1263
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English esiliche, equivalent to easy + -ly.