Cool MateEasily vs Readily
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Easily
Top 1,000 (very common)A2adverb
Readily
Top 3,000 (common)C1adverb
Most common: Easily
| Easily | Readily | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈiːzəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈiːzəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈredɪli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈredɪli/"]/ |
| Meaning | Without difficulty; simply. | Easily or quickly |
| Example | She solved the puzzle easily. | All ingredients are **readily available** from your local store. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | A2 | C1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | adverb |
| Collocations | do easily, get easily, find easily | readily available, readily accept, readily agree, readily acknowledge, readily understand |
| Antonyms | difficultly, hard, with difficulty | reluctantly, hesitantly, slowly |
| Common mistakes | 'Easily' is often confused with 'easy'., Learners sometimes omit 'easily' before verbs., Overuse in overly complex sentences. | Using 'ready' instead of 'readily', Confusing 'readily' with 'readily available' and omitting the verb, Forgetting to use it with a verb |
| Usage notes | Use 'easily' to describe actions done without effort. It's appropriate in both written and spoken contexts but avoid in highly formal writing. | Used when something can be done easily or without hesitation. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may sound slightly formal in casual conversations. |
Frequently asked questions: Easily vs Readily
What's the difference between Easily and Readily?
Easily: Without difficulty; simply. Readily: Easily or quickly
Which is more common: Easily and Readily?
Easily is the most common in everyday English.
Are Easily and Readily the same CEFR level?
Easily: A2, Readily: C1 on the CEFR scale.
Can I use Easily and Readily interchangeably?
Not always. Easily and Readily are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.