Easely vs. Easily: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 27, 2023
"Easely" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "easily," which means "without difficulty or effort."
Which is correct: Easely or Easily
How to spell Easily?
Easely is Incorrect
Easily is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of the word "ease" with "ly" attached to it.
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 27, 2023
Remember that "easy" also contains the correct "ea" pattern, not "eas."
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Oct 27, 2023
The word "easily" has the same number of syllables as "easy-ly."
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Oct 27, 2023
"Easily" rhymes with "feasibly," which also has the correct "ea."
Sara Rehman
Oct 27, 2023
The incorrect spelling "easely" would rhyme with "sleazily," which is not the case.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 27, 2023
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Easely and Easily Definitions
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Easily
In all likelihood; well
A mistake that could easily have ended in disaster.
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Sep 13, 2023
Easily
Without difficulty.
Individuals without a family network are easily controlled.
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Sep 13, 2023
Easily
Absolutely, without question.
This is easily the best meal I have eaten.
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Easily
With ease; without difficulty or much effort; as, this task may be easily performed; that event might have been easily foreseen.
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Easily
Without pain, anxiety, or disturbance; as, to pass life well and easily.
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Easily
Readily; without reluctance; willingly.
Not soon provoked, she easily forgives.
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Easily
Without shaking or jolting; commodiously; as, a carriage moves easily.
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Easily
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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Sep 13, 2023
Easily
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
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Easily
Without question or doubt.
She is easily the smartest person in the room.
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FAQs
What is the verb form of easily?
Easily is an adverb and does not have a verb form.
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Oct 27, 2023
Why is it called easily?
It's derived from the word "easy," to indicate something that can be done with ease.
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Oct 27, 2023
What is the plural form of easily?
Easily doesn't have a plural form; it's an adverb.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 27, 2023
Which article is used with easily?
No article is used with easily as it is an adverb.
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Oct 27, 2023
Is easily a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but can be positive when describing efficiency.
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Oct 27, 2023
Which determiner is used with easily?
No determiner is typically used with easily.
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Oct 27, 2023
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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