Is easily formal or informal?

It is neutral and common in both speech and writing.

What is the difference between easily and simply?

Easily means "with little effort." Simply often means "in a basic or direct way."

Can easily mean "by far"?

Yes. For example: "She is easily the best player."

How do I use easily in a sentence?

Use it before a verb or adjective: "We easily found the house."

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easily

/ˈiː.zɪ.li/

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adverb

In a way that is not difficult, or with little effort. It can also mean "without any doubt" or "by a large amount" in some contexts.

She can easily finish the work today.
This problem can easily be solved.
He easily won the match.

Adinary Nuance

Use easily when something happens with little effort or no difficulty. It is close to simply and readily, but simply often means "in a basic way," and readily is more formal. In speech, easily can also mean "without a doubt," as in "She is easily the best."

In other languages

Vietnamese: dễ dàng
Spanish: fácilmente
Chinese: 轻松地
Japanese: 簡単に
Korean: 쉽게

Etymology

Easily comes from the adjective easy, which entered English from Old French in the Middle Ages. The adverb form developed in English with the suffix -ly.

Common phrases

easily understoodeasily availableeasily accessibleeasily avoidable

Synonyms

effortlessly simply readily smoothly

Related words

easy simple quickly without effort

Frequently asked questions

Is easily formal or informal?: It is neutral and common in both speech and writing.
What is the difference between easily and simply?: Easily means "with little effort." Simply often means "in a basic or direct way."
Can easily mean "by far"?: Yes. For example: "She is easily the best player."
How do I use easily in a sentence?: Use it before a verb or adjective: "We easily found the house."