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easily

//ˈiː.zɪ.li//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

Note for easily

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Forms

Comparative
easilier
Superlative
easiliest

Definitions

  1. 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. 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. 3.Absolutely, without question.(colloquial)

    • This is easily the best meal I have eaten.
  4. 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.

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