easily
- 1Without difficulty or effort, or in a comfortable, relaxed way.
Like opening a door that isn't locked: it just swings open.
She finished the puzzle easily before lunch.
A strong rope like this can hold the weight easily.
UsageUse easily with a verb: she won easily. But say take it easy.
Similarreadily
- 2In a way that is quicker or more likely than people expect.
My little brother cries easily when he is tired.
This cheap paint chips easily, so the door looks old already.
UsageOften after a verb: cries easily. Can easily means something may well happen.
- 3By a clear amount, with no doubt at all.
She's easily the best singer in the whole choir.
That was easily the funniest movie I saw all year.
UsagePut it before words like the best or the biggest: easily the best.
Similarclearly, undoubtedly, unquestionably, definitely, certainly
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Origin
From Middle English esiliche, made from "easy" plus "-ly".
Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 1 fact
- Easily derives from Middle English esiliche, formed from the equivalents of easy and -ly. en.wiktionary.org