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Meaning of ready
The primary meaning of the word "ready" is being prepared or available to do something.
Etymology of ready
The word "ready" originates from Old English "rædan" meaning to advise or counsel, and is related to the word "red" meaning counsel or advice
The modern English word "ready" has evolved to mean being prepared or in a state of readiness, and has been in use since the 14th century
Synonyms
prepared
willing
disposed
inclined
intent
poised
on the verge
about to
all set
geared up
primed
set
fitted
equipped
organized
arranged
planned
coordinated
synchronized
timely
opportune
propitious
favorable
auspicious
ripe
mature
developed
grown
matured
perfected
consummated
completed
finished
done
ripe
mature
grown
primed
willing
eager
enthusiastic
keen
anxious
impatient
prompt
quick
swift
speedy
brisk
hasty
hurried
rushed
urgent
expedient
fitting
suitable
apt
proper
convenient
handy
serviceable
useful
usable
operative
functional
in working order
in good working order
operational
working
functioning
going
running
active
alive
live
alert
awake
aware
vigilant
watchful
attentive
observant
mindful
prepared
on the alert
on guard
on duty
available
accessible
obtainable
at hand
to hand
ready to hand
at one's fingertips
within reach
at one's disposal
on call
on standby
in reserve
in attendance
waiting
in wait
on the lookout
looking out
on the watch
keeping watch
keeping an eye out.
Definitions
- Prepared or available to do something
- Willing or disposed to do something
- Completely prepared or in a suitable state for something
- In a state of being fully prepared or equipped to do something
Usage Examples
- The team is ready to start the game
- She is ready to go to college
- The food is ready to be served
- The car is ready to be driven
- The patient is ready to be discharged from the hospital
Antonyms
unprepared
unwilling
uncooperative
reluctant
hesitant
indecisive
unsure
uncertain
unready
unreadied
unorganized
disorganized
confused
chaotic
disorderly
unmanageable
inoperable
nonfunctional
unusable
unavailable
inaccessible
unobtainable
out of order
out of commission
inactive
inactive
dormant
asleep
unconscious
unaware
inattentive
neglectful
remiss
delinquent
tardy
late
behind schedule
delayed
postponed
put off
stalled
stuck
halted
stopped
blocked
obstructed
hindered
impeded.