What does ready mean?
Ready means Prepared for immediate action or use..
Ready
/ˈɹɛd.i/ · adjective
Meaning
Prepared for immediate action or use..
Definitions by Sense
- Prepared for immediate action or use.
- Inclined; apt to happen.
- Liable at any moment.
- Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind.
- Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient.
- (transitive) To prepare; to make ready for action.
- (slang) Ready money; cash.
Example Sentences
I made ready to set out on my journey.
The troops are ready for battle.
The porridge is ready to serve.
If need be, I am ready to forego / And quit:
she was told dinner was ready
Miranda: I'll admit it, Shepard. I'm impressed. You got us here. Are you ready? Shepard: We're going in blind, and we don't even know if we'll survive the trip. No way in hell we're ready... but we don't have a choice.
The seed is ready to sprout.
My heart is ready to crack.
Synonyms for ready
Antonyms for ready
Related Words
Word Forms
- readier
- readiest
- readies
- readying
- readied
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ready?
Common synonyms include good to go, yark, fit, dexterous.
What is the opposite of ready?
Possible antonyms include unready.
How do you use ready in a sentence?
I made ready to set out on my journey.
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