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Definition of easily
easily
/ˈiː.zə.li/
eas · i · ly
Adjective:easy
easily Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
2
Tier
1
Usage
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• adverb
1
Without difficulty, effort, or trouble; smoothly and effortlessly.
Example
"She solved the complex math problem easily before the timer ran out."
2
Beyond doubt or question; by far.
Example
"That concert was easily the best live performance I have ever attended."
3
Very likely or quite possibly.
Example
"Take a map with you, because a newcomer could easily get lost in these winding streets."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'easy' (borrowed from Old French 'aisié', the past participle of 'aisier', meaning to put at ease) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
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