handily
/ˈhændɪli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhændɪli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhan-də-lē/ (ame, mw)
handily — adverb
1. in a place or arrangement that makes something easy to reach or use when you nee
in a place or arrangement that makes something easy to reach or use when you need it.
Otis kept a torch handily by the back door during storm season.
keep + object + handily + location
Gabriela stored clean towels handily under the sink for weekend guests.
The nurse left a clipboard handily near each bed before morning rounds.
Rin hung the spare keys handily beside the kitchen calendar.
- conveniently
the closest general synonym, without the idea of being close at hand
- nearby
focuses more on distance than on practical placement
- inconveniently
shows that something is awkward to reach or use
文法句型
keep/leave/place/store + object + handily + location
have + object + handily + nearby
用法筆記
This sense usually describes where something is kept, not how hard a task is. It often appears with objects people want nearby, such as keys, towels, tools, or notes.
2. without much effort, trouble, or serious opposition.
without much effort, trouble, or serious opposition.
Defne solved the final puzzle handily before the timer reached zero.
solve + object + handily
Christopher's team won handily after scoring three goals before halftime.
win handily in sport or competition
Eshe passed the chemistry quiz handily because she reviewed every chapter.
Tamás handled the crowded check-in line handily with two extra staff members.
- easily
the broad everyday synonym for doing something without difficulty
- comfortably
often emphasizes a clear margin, especially in contests
- smoothly
focuses more on a process going without problems than on the result
- barely
shows that success happened only by a very small margin
文法句型
win/beat + someone + handily
pass/solve/handle + something + handily
用法筆記
This sense often appears with results such as winning, passing, or solving something. In competitive contexts, it can also suggest that the margin was comfortably clear.