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- pronunciation:
- re
di
- parts of speech:
- adjective, transitive verb, interjection
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb)
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
readier, readiest |
definition 1: |
having done the necessary things to get underway; prepared.
ready to go to workready to play the game
- synonyms:
- set
- antonyms:
- unready
- similar words:
- fit, forward, game, organized, prepared, prepared, primed
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definition 2: |
able to operate or perform; fit.
The new computers are ready to use now.- antonyms:
- unready
- similar words:
- able, conditioned, fit, prepared, prepared, ripe, serviceable, usable
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definition 3: |
mentally or emotionally prepared.
He felt ready to take on the enemy.She wasn't ready for marriage.- antonyms:
- unready
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definition 4: |
having or showing quickness in responding, comprehending, or communicating.
a ready sense of humor- synonyms:
- quick, sharp
- similar words:
- adroit, agile, alert, apt, bright, deft, dextrous, discerning, facile, keen, perceptive, percipient, wide-awake
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definition 5: |
disposed; willing.
He showed a ready inclination to obey.The dog is always ready to go for a walk.- synonyms:
- willing
- antonyms:
- grudging, reluctant, unwilling
- similar words:
- apt, disposed, eager, favorable, forward, glad, inclined, prone, well-disposed
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definition 6: |
available for immediate use.
ready cash- synonyms:
- on hand
- similar words:
- accessible, available, handy, in store, on tap, ripe, usable
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related words: |
cheerful, competent, done, liquid, obliging, prompt |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
readies, readying, readied |
definition: |
to cause to be or to make ready; prepare.
He readied himself for the fight.- synonyms:
- gear up, prepare, prime
- similar words:
- activate, arrange, condition, equip, fit, get, lay, mobilize, psych, season, set
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related words: |
furnish, groom, prime, qualify, smooth, take care of, train |
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part of speech: |
interjection |
definition: |
used in directing runners to prepare for the beginning of the race.
Ready! Get set! Go! |
derivation: |
readiness (n.) |
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