easily
- 1Without difficulty, effort or trouble; in a comfortable, relaxed way.
The new app installs easily on almost any phone.
With a bit of practice, you'll solve these equations easily.
UsageDescribes how you do something: solve it easily (not
incorrect: solve it easy), though set phrases keep easy: take it easy.Similarreadily
- 2More quickly or more likely to happen than is usual or expected.
She bruises easily, so even a light bump on the table leaves a mark.
A spark in dry brush can easily grow into a wildfire.
UsageOften after verbs like bruise, cry or break: bruises easily. With can or could it means something may well happen: could easily.
- 3By a clear margin; beyond any question or doubt.
This bridge is easily the longest in the entire region.
He's easily the strongest contender for the championship.
UsageUsually before a superlative: easily the best, easily the longest; also before amounts: easily 300 people.
Similarclearly, undoubtedly, unquestionably, definitely, certainly
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Origin
From Middle English esiliche, equivalent to "easy" plus the suffix "-ly".
Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact
- Easily derives from Middle English esiliche and is equivalent to easy plus the suffix -ly. en.wiktionary.org