ready
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/ˈredi/
🇬🇧
/ˈredi/
adjective
A1
already prepared to start an activity
The kids were ready for the school bus.
A1
having the necessary skills or qualities
He's not ready to be a team leader yet.
A1
completed and ready for use
The meal is ready to be served.
R
easily accessible
The tools were ready to hand.
R
willing and quick to act
She was ready to help anyone in need.
R
about to happen
The storm is ready to break.
R
in need of something immediately
After the hike, they were ready for a rest.
R
quick-witted
She's always ready with a clever reply.
verb
R
to make someone or something prepared
The athletes are readying themselves for the competition.
adverb
R
already done
The cake mix was ready made.
noun
R
money that is immediately available to use
I need some ready cash for the purchase.
translation
already prepared to start an activity; having the necessary skills or qualities; completed and ready for use; easily accessible; willing and quick to act; about to happen; in need of something immediately; quick-witted
to make someone or something prepared
already done
money that is immediately available to use
Word Forms
Comparative
readier
Superlative
readiest
3rd Present
readies
Progressive
readying
Past
readied
Plural
readies
Perfect
readied