Kilo Lingo

/ˈiː.zɪ.li/

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Translation

Without any trouble or hard work.

Word origin

From easy, from Old French aisie meaning comfortable, plus the adverb ending -ly.

Origin
Old French
Root
aisie
English cognates
easy, ease

Examples

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"Easily" means with no trouble at all.

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Here "easily" tells us how simple the action is.

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"Easily the best" means clearly the best, with nobody close.

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This word is part of lesson 30.