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easily

adv. manner
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈizəɫi// UK //ˈiːzɪli// eas·i·ly General-service Informal

adv. without any problems or difficulty. You use this when something is simple to do or happens without much effort.

adv. without difficulty or great effort; by a considerable margin. Often used to modify verbs of action or adjectives of comparison.


SIMPLE

I can easily finish this work today.

CONTEXTUAL

The instructions are so clear that even a beginner can assemble the furniture easily.

COMPLEX

The champion defended her title easily, demonstrating a level of technical skill that her opponents simply could not match during the final rounds.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English esiliche, equivalent to easy + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause; can also precede the main verb for emphasis.

Pitfall

He did it easy.He did it easily.Learners often use the adjective 'easy' when the adverb 'easily' is required to modify a verb.

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