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easily

adverb
eas·​i·​ly | \ ˈēz-lÄ“ How to pronounce easily (audio) , ˈē-zÉ™-\

Definition of easily

1 : in an easy manner : without difficulty won easily
2a : without question : by far was easily the best meal I've ever had
b : at the minimum : at least costs easily twice as much
3 : well sense 10b it could easily have been me

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Examples of easily in a Sentence

These ingredients are easily obtained. I'm too heavy to be carried easily.

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Brand: Jordan Brand Release year - 2008 Chris Paul is easily one of the NBA’s biggest sneakerheads but his shoes never really hit on with consumers. Jarrel Harris, SI.com, "Ranking Signature Sneaker Debuts From Current NBA Stars," 2 Sep. 2019 Last year, the Pro Bowl selection who set an NFL receiving yardage record for tight ends played 88% of the snaps, which was easily the highest percentage of any offensive player who didn’t play on the line (fullback Kyle Juszczyk was second at 63%). Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "Four tight ends? It’s part of the 49ers’ plan to protect George Kittle," 31 Aug. 2019 Though the greeting signs, decorations and hanging school spirit shirts were meant to welcome students back to school, the message behind those gestures could also have easily applied to Zavala. Andrew J. Campa, Glendale News-Press, "Muir Elementary School’s new principal enjoys homecoming," 30 Aug. 2019 Now the odds of those secrets moving among firms quite so easily has changed. Charles Duhigg, The New Yorker, "How the Anthony Levandowski Indictment Helps Big Tech Stifle Innovation in Silicon Valley," 28 Aug. 2019 The Patriots play in what is easily the weakest division in the NFL, and the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets haven’t shown any signs of having a clue as to how to change that. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, "Opinion: Woes are mounting for Patriots, but Belichick and Brady will see them through," 27 Aug. 2019 Gil-Najarro cooks his standard 3-pound chickens at around 400 degrees for about an hour in his pit, using a blend of hardwood mesquite charcoal that can be found easily at area grocery stores and meat markets. Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "How to make Peruvian chicken on your grill at home," 26 Aug. 2019 Such fees can add up quickly, particularly on small orders where $2 plus service and delivery can easily make the final order cost more than twice the price of the actual food. Alison Griswold, Quartz, "Analysts expect Uber Eats to lose money on every order for at least the next five years," 23 Aug. 2019 The best portable speakers come in all shapes and sizes, with options ranging from small and lightweight that easily fit in a backpack to larger varieties that can be put in the trunk for a road trip. Emily Price, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Portable Speakers for Lazy Lake Days, Hotel Room Dance Parties, and Camping Trips," 19 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of easily

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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easily

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English Language Learners Definition of easily

: in an easy manner : without difficulty
: by a great extent or degree : by far

easily

adverb
eas·​i·​ly | \ ˈē-zÉ™-lÄ“ How to pronounce easily (audio) , ˈēz-lÄ“\

Kids Definition of easily

1 : without difficulty I won the race easily.
2 : without doubt : by far You're easily the best person for the job.

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