adv
easily
EE-zih-lee
adv
1
Without difficulty or effort.
"She easily beat her personal best in the race."
"The stain came out easily with a bit of soap."
2
Without a doubt; by far.
"That was easily the best meal I've had all year."
How to Use Easily
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something without trouble, or (in another sense) clearly and by a wide margin.
Word Forms
easilier comparative, more easily comparative, most easily superlative, easiliest superlative
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Etymology
From easy plus the adverb ending -ly.