easily
Translation
easily
Examples
He won the race easily.
He won the race easily.
This is easily the best movie of the year.
This is easily the best film of the year.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) easily modifies a verb He won the race easily.
easily the ((superlative)) by far the (superlative) This is easily the best movie of the year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: effortlessly, simply; Antonyms: with difficulty, hardly
Etymology
From 'easy' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ly' often turns an adjective into an adverb. 'Easy' describes a thing, 'easily' describes an action.