ready

read-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    In a suitable state for an activity or situation; fully prepared.

  2. 2.

    Willing or eager to do something.

  3. 3.

    Easily available; within reach.

  4. 4.

    About to happen; on the verge of.

  5. 5.

    Prepare something for use or action.

Phrases & expressions

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    ready, set, go — Phrase used to start a race.
  • •
    ready or not — Whether prepared or not.
  • •
    at the ready — Prepared for immediate action.
  • •
    ready-made — Already prepared; not custom-made.
  • •
    ready money/cash — Money that is immediately available.
  • •
    rough and ready — Crude but effective.
  • •
    make ready — Prepare.

Related words

Antonyms: unprepared, unready
See also: prepared, set, unprepared, willing
Synonyms: equipped, prepared, set, willing

Etymology

From Old English rǣde ("prepared, ready"), from Proto-Germanic raidijaz.