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ready

/ˈɹɛdi/
Meanings
  • adjective

    prepared or equipped to act or perform; having all necessary resources and ability.

    - "The team is ready for the competition."
    - "I'll be ready to leave when you are."
  • adjective

    able to perform an action or function at once, as ordered or expected; not needing preparation.

    - "The runner was ready to start the race."
    - "The baby was ready to be born."
  • adjective

    prepared in every way; all set.

    - "I'll be ready for my interview next week."
    - "The house was ready for its new owners."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɹɛdi/



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  2. /ˈɹɛdi/



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Antonyms

unready
Synonyms

yark , dexterous , easy , expert , prompt , good to go
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ready
deady , heddy , reddy , seedly
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. reddy (Scottish) : a reddish-brown color

  2. ready (Jamaican Patois) : agreed; willing

Variants
List of all variants of ready that leads to same result
at the ready , readier , readiest , ready , readied , readies , readying , ready box , ready boxes , ready-made , ready-mades , readymade , readymades , ready room , ready rooms , ready-to-wear , ready-to-wears , ready-witted , ready , steady , go , ready to roll
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

readiness, readies, readied, readier, readiest

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English readig, from reedan 'prepare'. Related to reed 'advise' and rith 'right'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'ready, aim, fire' comes from military training.

  2. The phrase 'ready or not, here I come' is often used to announce an unexpected arrival or attack.

Related Concepts
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  1. preparedness: the quality or state of being prepared.

  2. equipment: the material necessary for a particular purpose.

Culture
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In literature, 'ready' is often used metaphorically to describe characters who are prepared or eager for a challenge or opportunity. In music, the term 'ready to rock' is used to describe a band or performer who is excited and prepared to put on a great show.

How to Memorize "ready"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or team getting prepared for an event or task.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ready' with the idea of being prepared or equipped.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'RAD' to remember the meaning of 'ready': 'R'eady 'A'nd 'D'etermined.

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