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Readily vs Promptly - What's the difference?

readily | promptly |

As adverbs the difference between readily and promptly

is that readily is without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness while promptly is in prompt manner; both soon and quickly.

readily

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
  • Without impediment, easily.
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    promptly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In prompt manner; both soon and quickly.
  • *
    • the ducklings nestled down inside it and promptly fell asleep.