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readily
without difficulty, effortlessly
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smoothly
without difficulty, effortlessly
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well
effortlessly, without difficulty
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definitely
without a doubt, undoubtedly
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effortlessly
without difficulty
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simply
without difficulty, effortlessly
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clearly
without a doubt, undoubtedly
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freely
effortlessly, generously
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comfortably
absolutely
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lightly
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certainly
without a doubt, undoubtedly
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facilely
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with ease
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undoubtedly
without a doubt, certainly
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undeniably
without a doubt, undoubtedly
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unquestionably
absolutely, certainly
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indisputably
undoubtedly
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surely
certainly
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easy
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by far
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hands down
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doubtless
absolutely, certainly
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positively
absolutely
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without difficulty
with ease
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far and away
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handily
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fluently
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plainly
just
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assuredly
certainly
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unequivocally
absolutely
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- calmly
- comfortably
- conveniently
- efficiently
- effortlessly
- freely
- handily
- quickly
- readily
- regularly
- simply
- smoothly
- surely
- well
- competently
- coolly
- dexterously
- evenly
- facilely
- fluently
- hand over fist
- hands down
- just like that
- lightly
- like nothing
- no sweat
- nothing to it
- piece of cake
- plainly
- steadily
- swimmingly
- uncomplicatedly
- with ease
- with no effort
- without a hitch
- without trouble
- actually
- certainly
- clearly
- definitely
- probably
- really
- surely
- absolutely
- almost certainly
- assuredly
- beyond question
- by far
- decidedly
- doubtless
- doubtlessly
- far and away
- indeed
- indisputably
- indubitably
- no doubt
- plainly
- positively
- truly
- undeniably
- undoubtedly
- unequivocally
- unquestionably
On this page you’ll find 97 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to easily, such as: calmly, comfortably, conveniently, efficiently, effortlessly, and freely.
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- indefinitely
- questionably
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Add to that the people contending with wildfires and other risks, and the number of Americans who might move — though difficult to predict precisely — could easily be tens of millions larger.
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In this way bundles of the plants are easily made, and in most cases these can be readily carried about.
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The manifest annoyance of her household was thus easily accounted for, but he marveled at the strength of her bodyguard.
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WORDS RELATED TO EASILY
- actually
- categorically
- come hell or high water
- conclusively
- decidedly
- decisively
- definitely
- doubtless
- easily
- exactly
- for sure
- no ifs ands or buts
- no strings attached
- on the button
- on the money
- on the nose
- positively
- precisely
- really
- right on
- straight out
- sure as can be
- sure as hell
- sure enough
- surely
- the very thing
- truly
- unambiguously
- unconditionally
- unquestionably
- collectedly
- composedly
- coolly
- easily
- evenly
- motionlessly
- peacefully
- sedately
- serenely
- smoothly
- tranquilly
- unexcitedly
- unhurriedly
- adequately
- agreeably
- amply
- cozily
- easily
- in comfort
- pleasantly
- restfully
- snugly
- warmly
- well
- absolutely
- beyond any doubt
- categorically
- clearly
- decidedly
- doubtless
- doubtlessly
- easily
- explicitly
- expressly
- far and away
- finally
- indubitably
- no ifs ands or buts about it
- obviously
- plainly
- positively
- specifically
- surely
- undeniably
- unequivocally
- unmistakably
- unquestionably
- without doubt
- without fail
- without question
- absolutely
- apparently
- assuredly
- clearly
- easily
- for sure
- indisputably
- no ifs ands or buts
- of course
- ostensibly
- positively
- precisely
- presumably
- probably
- seemingly
- supposedly
- surely
- truly
- undoubtedly
- unequivocally
- unquestionably
- without doubt
- absolutely
- actually
- admittedly
- as a matter of fact
- assuredly
- authentically
- beyond doubt
- categorically
- certainly
- de facto
- easily
- fairly
- for fair
- honestly
- in actuality
- in effect
- in fact
- in point of fact
- in reality
- indeed
- indub
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easily, easyadverb
with ease (`easy’ is sometimes used informally for `easily’)
«she was easily excited»; «was easily confused»; «he won easily»; «this china breaks very easily»; «success came too easy»
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easilyadverb
without question
«easily the best book she’s written»
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well, easilyadverb
indicating high probability; in all likelihood
«I might well do it»; «a mistake that could easily have ended in disaster»; «you may well need your umbrella»; «he could equally well be trying to deceive us»
Synonyms:
considerably, comfortably, good, substantially, advantageously, easy, intimately, well
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Des Linden:
It was these long stretches of absolutely beautiful scenery, there are horses on the side of the road galloping along at the same pace as us and it’s beautiful, but you could easily just fall asleep… because there was no real energy around it.
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William F. Buckley Jr.:
Marijuana is not much more difficult to obtain than beer. The reason for this is that a liquor store selling beer to a minor stands to lose its liquor license. Marijuana salesmen don’t have expensive overheads, and so are not easily punished.
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Doris Lessing:
All sanity depends on this: that it should be a delight to feel heat strike the skin, a delight to stand upright, knowing the bones are moving easily under the flesh.
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Rio Games:
We know it spreads easily and that’s disturbing. … But we’re also at the height of the flu season which traditionally is January and February in the winter and then it tapers off and goes down in the warmer months, so if it follows that kind of a pattern, by the time we get to April, May and June it may be a thing of the past.
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Douglas Hunt:
It’s built at a scale where individuals are easily available to do the maintenance without expert crews.
Translations for easily
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- بسهولةArabic
- несъмнено, безспорно, лесноBulgarian
- fàcilmentCatalan, Valencian
- lehce, jednoduše, snadnoCzech
- facileEsperanto
- fácilmenteSpanish
- erraz, aiseBasque
- helposti, ilman muuta, kiistattaFinnish
- facilementFrench
- facilmenteGalician
- könnyenHungarian
- հեշտորեն, հեշտությամբ, հեշտ, հանգիստ, անկասկածArmenian
- facilementeInterlingua
- facilmente, agevolmenteItalian
- faciliter, facileLatin
- lengvaiLithuanian
- makkelijkDutch
- facilamentOccitan
- sem dúvida, facilmentePortuguese
- легкоRussian
- lako, лакоSerbo-Croatian
- kolaylıkla, kolaycaTurkish
- легкоUkrainian
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[ ˈiːzɪlɪ], [ ˈiːzɪlɪ], [ ˈiː_z_ɪ_l_ɪ]
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adj.
• Other relevant words: (adjective)
- adroitly,
- unhurried,
- generously.
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adv
• absolutely (adverb)
- no strings attached,
- no ifs ands or buts,
- the very thing,
- straight out,
- sure as can be,
- unambiguously,
- very thing,
- come hell or high water,
- sure as hell,
- categorically,
- on the button,
- decisively,
- sure enough.
• calmly (adverb)
- unexcitedly,
- motionlessly,
- tranquilly,
- unhurriedly,
- coolly,
- collectedly.
• certainly (adverb)
- definitely.
• gradually (adverb)
- moderately,
- gently.
• hands down (adverb)
- going away,
- with both eyes closed,
- in a walk.
• indeed (adverb)
- in deed,
- to be sure,
- veritably,
- for real,
- be sure,
- in point of fact,
- in truth.
• leisurely (adverb)
- laggardly,
- sluggishly,
- lingeringly,
- composedly,
- at one’s convenience,
- torpidly,
- langorously,
- without haste,
- indolently,
- lethargically,
- Dilatorily,
- at leisure,
- taking one’s time,
- Inactively,
- at one’s leisure.
• lightly (adverb)
- unsubstantially,
- slightingly,
- tenuously,
- heedlessly,
- airily,
- daintily,
- leniently,
- timidly,
- breezily,
- agilely,
- frivolously,
- thinly,
- thoughtlessly,
- sparingly,
- subtly,
- faintly,
- flippantly,
- Ethereally.
• Other relevant words: (adverb)
- by birth,
- snugly,
- charmingly,
- conveniently,
- trimly,
- really,
- exquisitely,
- dexterously,
- sprucely,
- unpretentiously,
- but of course,
- indub,
- quick as a wink,
- no sweat,
- characteristically,
- gracefully,
- pleasingly,
- symmetrically,
- without demur,
- at the drop of a hat,
- felicitously,
- by nature,
- undeniably,
- unequivocally,
- far away,
- graciously,
- without doubt,
- at drop of hat,
- skillfully,
- without difficulty,
- positively,
- beyond question,
- no ifs ands or buts about it,
- harmoniously,
- slick as whistle,
- leisurely,
- straight away,
- in a jiffy,
- unhesitatingly,
- facilely,
- simply,
- at once,
- for fair,
- indisputably,
- doubtless,
- comfortably,
- artlessly,
- artistically,
- hands down,
- beyond shadow of a doubt,
- in comfort,
- unmistakably,
- elegantly,
- beyond any doubt,
- in no time,
- delightfully,
- without hesitation,
- beyond shadow of doubt,
- tastefully,
- cozily,
- informally,
- indeed.
• positively (adverb)
- without qualification,
- no catch,
- no kicker,
- to a tee,
- for a fact,
- with certainty.
• quickly (adverb)
- frenetic,
- hasty,
- urgent,
- fast,
- like a shot,
- like mad,
- in a flash/like a flash/quick as a flash,
- rapid,
- hurried.
• really (adverb)
- in actuality,
- beyond doubt,
- in reality,
- authentically,
- legitimately,
- verily,
- admittedly,
- genuinely,
- as a matter of fact,
- in fact.
• simply (adverb)
- straightforwardly,
- without any elaboration,
- guilelessly.
• smoothly (adverb)
- uncomplicatedly.
• swimmingly (adverb)
- without a hitch,
- prosperously,
- like a dream,
- cosily,
- satisfyingly,
- with no trouble,
- with flying colors,
- as planned.
• well (adverb)
- by a wide margin,
- fittingly,
- plentifully,
- becomingly,
- luxuriantly.
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adv.
• absolutely (adverb)
- on the money.
• all (adverb)
- easily,
- well,
- easy.
• calmly (adverb)
- serenely,
- sedately.
• comfortably (adverb)
- restfully,
- pleasantly.
• definitely (adverb)
- no ifs ands buts about it,
- in-dubitably,
- un-mistakably,
- no ifs ands buts it,
- no ifs ands or buts it,
- in dubitably,
- un mistakably,
- without fail,
- un equivocally,
- explicitly,
- de-finitely,
- de finitely,
- un-equivocally.
• doubtless (adverb)
- in-disputably,
- in disputably.
• facilely (adverb)
- smoothly,
- efficiently,
- handily,
- deftly,
- fluently.
• genuinely (adverb)
- in-dub,
- in dub.
• gracefully (adverb)
- de-lightfully,
- fitly,
- rhythmically,
- de lightfully.
• gradually (adverb)
- evenly,
- imperceptibly,
- gradually.
• hands down (adverb)
- with one hand tied behind one’s back.
• indeed (adverb)
- very much.
• leisurely (adverb)
- listlessly,
- with delay,
- tardily.
• lightly (adverb)
- sparsely,
- gingerly.
• moderately (adverb)
- relaxedly,
- pacifically,
- temperately,
- calmly,
- quietly,
- soothingly,
- softly,
- subduedly.
• naturally (adverb)
- un-pretentiously,
- habitually,
- spontaneously,
- ordinarily,
- in-formally,
- un affectedly,
- but course,
- naturally,
- un pretentiously,
- un-affectedly,
- unaffectedly,
- in formally.
• positively (adverb)
- really truly,
- emphatically,
- the ticket,
- no holds barred.
• readily (adverb)
- un hesitatingly,
- un-hesitatingly,
- without delay,
- at the drop a hat,
- piece cake,
- at drop hat,
- gladly,
- at the drop of hat,
- at the drop hat,
- nothing it,
- at drop of a hat,
- readily,
- quick as wink,
- at drop a hat,
- in jiffy,
- nothing to it.
• really (adverb)
- nothing else but.
• simply (adverb)
- ingenuously,
- matter-of-factly,
- intelligibly.
• smoothly (adverb)
- un-complicatedly,
- un complicatedly.
• successfully (adverb)
- swimmingly.
• swimmingly (adverb)
- like clockwork,
- successfully.
• undoubtedly (adverb)
- beyond shadow doubt,
- beyond shadow a doubt.
• well (adverb)
- by wide margin.
• without a doubt (adverb)
- almost certainly,
- actually,
- certainly,
- by far,
- no doubt,
- truly,
- far and away,
- assuredly,
- unquestionably,
- Doubtlessly,
- decidedly,
- indubitably.
• without difficulty (adverb)
- without trouble,
- competently,
- plainly,
- piece of cake,
- with ease,
- just like that,
- regularly,
- hand over fist,
- like nothing,
- with no effort,
- quickly,
- steadily.
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- undoubtedly,
- expected,
- possibly,
- clearly,
- probable,
- probably,
- bound,
- guaranteed,
- certain,
- likely.
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- at one with,
- composed,
- laid-back,
- chilled,
- nonchalant,
- relaxed,
- at ease,
- cool,
- calm,
- easygoing.
• easily (noun)
- without (let or) hindrance,
- no worries.
• Other relevant words: (noun)
- attitude.
• without a doubt (noun)
- without a doubt,
- for sure,
- beyond the shadow of a doubt,
- for certain,
- surely.
• without difficulty (noun)
- with no apparent effort,
- without even trying,
- like walking on air.
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Other synonyms:
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- lightly,
- freely.
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- neatly,
- cleverly.
• nonchalantly
- languidly,
- casually.
• Other relevant words:
- absolutely,
- effortlessly,
- carefully.
• plain
- self-explanatory.
How to use «Easily» in context?
Easily is an adjective meaning easily accomplished or possible. For example, it’s easy to open the door because it’s already opened. It’s easy to make a sandwich because there are many combinations of ingredients that can be used.
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Equivalence
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Proper noun, singular
readily.
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Adverb
readily.
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Proper noun, singular
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Independent
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Adjective
convenient, straightforward, easy-to-use, ease-of.
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Adverb
absolutely, arbitrarily, best, better, calmly, casually, certainly, clearly, commonly, conveniently, effectively, efficiently, effortlessly, expeditiously, facilitate, flexibly, freely, frequently, gladly, glibly, handily, happily, hardly, hastily, immediately, indiscriminately, lightly, merely, often, perfectly, plainly, promptly, quietly, quite, rapidly, rashly, safely, slightly, smoothly, soon, speedily, successfully, swiftly, usually, very, well, widely.
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Adjective
easy.
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Proper noun, singular
easy, easier.
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Adverb
comfortably, easy, simply, easier.
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Adjective
Homophones for Easily:
- Ezechiel, equally, exile, E. COLI, eagle, echolalia, excel, easel, exhale, equal, easy lay, eggshell, egg cell, Ezekiel.
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Synonyms of easily
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easily
adverb
Definition of easily
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as in effortlessly
without difficulty
a skater who easily executes even the most difficult jumps
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readily
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painlessly
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facilely
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fluently
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instinctively
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hands down
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in a breeze
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without ado
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expertly
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spontaneously
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adeptly
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ably
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masterfully
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no sweat
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naturally
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intuitively
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hardly
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laboriously
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arduously
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strenuously
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clumsily
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thoroughly
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awkwardly
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painfully
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ineptly
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meticulously
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painstakingly
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intensely
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diligently
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mightily
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maladroitly
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intently
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assiduously
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tirelessly
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ham—handedly
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industriously
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indefatigably
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hardly
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laboriously
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arduously
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strenuously
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clumsily
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thoroughly
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awkwardly
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painfully
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ineptly
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unskillfully
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meticulously
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painstakingly
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as in certainly
without any question
we easily have enough people to get the project under way
Synonyms & Similar Words
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certainly
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definitely
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surely
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sure
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clearly
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probably
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likely
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really
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undoubtedly
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so
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truly
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unquestionably
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for certain
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damn well
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assuredly
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undeniably
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possibly
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plainly
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indeed
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indisputably
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doubtless
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perhaps
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by all means
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inarguably
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obviously
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all right
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for sure
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conceivably
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alright
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incontestably
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unarguably
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incontrovertibly
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by all odds
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hands down
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forsooth
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unmistakably
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1 comfortably, effortlessly, facilely, like a knife through butter, readily, simply, smoothly, standing on one’s head, with ease, with one hand tied behind one’s back, with one’s eyes closed or shut, without difficulty, without trouble
2 absolutely, beyond question, by far, certainly, clearly, definitely, doubtlessly, far and away, indisputably, indubitably, plainly, surely, undeniably, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unquestionably, without a doubt
3 almost certainly, probably, well
English Collins Dictionary — English synonyms & Thesaurus
easily
1 adv You use easily to emphasize that something is very likely to happen, or is very likely to be true.
usu ADV before v, also ADV n/adj (emphasis)
It could easily be another year before the economy starts to show some improvement.
2 adv You use easily to say that something happens more quickly or more often than is usual or normal.
ADV after v
He had always cried very easily…
Translation English Cobuild Collins Dictionary
easy ( easier comparative) ( easiest superlative )
1 adj If a job or action is easy, you can do it without difficulty or effort, because it is not complicated and causes no problems.
oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ to-inf
(=simple) (Antonym: difficult)
The shower is easy to install…, This is not an easy task…
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easily adv usu ADV with v
(=simply)
Dress your child in layers of clothes you can remove easily.
2 adj If you describe an action or activity as easy, you mean that it is done in a confident, relaxed way. If someone is easyabout something, they feel relaxed and confident about it.
oft ADJ about n
He was an easy person to talk to., …when you are both feeling a little easier about the break up of your relationship.
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easily adv ADV with v
They talked amiably and easily about a range of topics.
3 adj If you say that someone has an easy life, you mean that they live comfortably without any problems or worries.
usu ADJ n (Antonym: hard)
She has not had an easy life.
4 adj If you say that something is easy or too easy, you are criticizing someone because they have done the most obvious or least difficult thing, and have not considered the situation carefully enough.
v-link ADJ, oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ to-inf (disapproval)
That’s easy for you to say…, It was all too easy to believe it.
5 adj If you describe someone or something as easy prey or as an easy target, you mean that they can easily be attacked or criticized.
ADJ n
Tourists have become easy prey…, The World Bank, with its poor environmental record, is an easy target for blame.
6 If you tell someone to go easy on something, you are telling them to use only a small amount of it.
INFORMAL
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go easy on sthg phrase V inflects, PHR n
Go easy on the alcohol.
7 If you tell someone to go easy on, or be easy on, a particular person, you are telling them not to punish or treat that person very severely.
INFORMAL
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go/be easy on sb phrase V and ADJ inflect, PHR n
`Go easy on him,’ Sam repeated, opening the door…
8 If someone tells you to take it easy or take things easy, they mean that you should relax and not do very much at all.
INFORMAL
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take it easy phrase V and ADJ inflect
It is best to take things easy for a week or two.
easily
1 adv You use easily to emphasize that something is very likely to happen, or is very likely to be true.
usu ADV before v, also ADV n/adj (emphasis)
It could easily be another year before the economy starts to show some improvement.
2 adv You use easily to say that something happens more quickly or more often than is usual or normal.
ADV after v
He had always cried very easily…
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