easily
UK/'i:zili/US
NGSL 1kA2
Definitions
adv.
Without difficulty or effort
容易地；不费力地
adv.
Without doubt; by far (used to strengthen a statement)
无疑，明显地（用于加强语气）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedeasycomfort, freedom from difficulty
+
-lyin the manner of
=easily
easy + -ly (adverb suffix), with the y changing to i. It's the regular adverb of easy: doing something without difficulty. It also intensifies — 'easily the best' means 'by far the best,' clearly and beyond argument.
Example Sentences
- 1.
She easily finished the test before everyone else.
- 2.
This is easily the best meal I've had all year.
- 3.
The screws come out easily with the right tool.