easily

/ˈiːzəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈiːzəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈē-zə-lē ˈēz-lē/ (ame, mw)

easily — 副詞

1. happening or being done in a smooth way that needs very little extra time or har

1.副詞A2
釋義

輕易地

不費力氣地完成

happening or being done in a smooth way that needs very little extra time or hard work.

例句

Ayana solved the puzzle easily, finishing in under five minutes.

Ayana 輕鬆地解開了謎題，不到五分鐘就完成了。

verb + easily for effortless action

The heavy suitcase lifted easily once Niran emptied out the books.

Niran 把書本清空後，那個沉重的行李箱就很容易提起來了。

同義詞
  • effortlessly

    slightly more formal; emphasises the absence of struggle

  • smoothly

    focuses on the lack of obstacles or interruptions

  • readily

    can mean 'easily' but also carries a sense of willingness

反義詞

文法句型

verb + easily

easily + verb

常見錯誤

❌The homework was easily' (using 'easily' after a linking verb).
✅The homework was easy.' or 'I finished the homework easily.
💡'easily' is an adverb and cannot replace the adjective 'easy' after 'be'.

2. used to say that something is definitely true, especially when comparing it to o

2.副詞B1
釋義

毫無疑問

強調陳述毋庸置疑

used to say that something is definitely true, especially when comparing it to others and stating which one stands out the most.

例句

That restaurant is easily the best place to eat in this neighbourhood.

那間餐廳毫無疑問是這一帶最好的用餐地點。

easily + the + superlative (best)

This is easily the most difficult exam the students have faced all year.

這絕對是學生們今年遇到最困難的考試。

同義詞
  • undoubtedly

    stronger certainty; less common in everyday speech

  • definitely

    more emphatic and common in conversation

  • clearly

    emphasises the obviousness of the judgement

反義詞

文法句型

easily + the + superlative + noun

用法筆記

This sense almost always pairs with a superlative adjective (the best, the most, the tallest). It does not work with plain positive adjectives: 'easily good' is not natural.

常見錯誤

❌This is easily a good movie.
✅This is easily the best movie I have seen this year.
💡'easily' meaning 'without doubt' requires a superlative, not a plain adjective.

3. used to say that something has a strong chance of happening or being the case, e

3.副詞B1
釋義

很可能

有很大的可能性

used to say that something has a strong chance of happening or being the case, especially when a particular situation or condition makes it probable.

例句

If you leave the milk out of the fridge, it can easily go bad overnight.

如果你把牛奶放在冰箱外，很可能一個晚上就壞掉了。

can + easily + verb for probability

A small argument like that could easily turn into a big fight.

像那樣的小爭執很可能演變成一場大吵。

同義詞
  • probably

    similar level of probability; works as a sentence adverb

  • likely

    overlapping meaning but grammatically flexible (adjective or adverb)

  • quite possibly

    slightly less certain than 'easily' in this sense

反義詞

文法句型

can/could/might + easily + verb

用法筆記

Common with modal verbs (can, could, might). The condition that makes the outcome likely is often stated in a following 'if'-clause or implied by context.

常見錯誤

❌She easily arrives late' (missing modal verb).
✅She can easily arrive late if traffic is bad.
💡For the 'likely' sense, use a modal verb such as 'can', 'could', or 'might' before 'easily'.

4. happening in a short period of time, or faster than what is considered normal, e

4.副詞B1
釋義

很快

比平常更快發生

happening in a short period of time, or faster than what is considered normal, especially when talking about changes in mood, energy, or condition.

例句

Ada gets bored easily when the lecture goes on for too long.

Ada 在講座時間太長時很快就會感到無聊。

verb + easily for speed of reaction

The old dog tired easily on long walks, so they took shorter routes.

那隻老狗在長途散步時很快就累了，所以他們改走較短的路線。

同義詞
  • quickly

    broader meaning; can apply to any fast action

  • readily

    can suggest both speed and willingness

反義詞

文法句型

verb + easily for speed of change

verb + easily for emotional or physical reaction

用法筆記

Typically used with verbs describing changes in emotion, energy, or physical state — such as 'get bored', 'tire', 'cry', 'get angry', 'get upset'. It emphasises that the change happens faster than it would for most people.

常見錯誤

❌The car drives easily' (confusing with sense 1 — no suggestion of speed). For the 'quickly' sense, the verb must describe a change of state, not an action.
✅The children tire easily in hot weather.