Ready

/ΛˆΙΉΙ›di/

The meaning and definition of Ready, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Prepared for immediate action or use.
    β€œThe porridge is ready to serve.”
  2. Liable at any moment.
    β€œThe seed is ready to sprout.”
verb
  1. To prepare; to make ready for action.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms dexterous easy expert prompt good to go yark
Antonyms unready

Origin

From Middle English redy.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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