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- pronunciation:
- re
di
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
readier, readiest |
| definition 1: |
When you are ready to do something, you are able to start doing it now. When you are ready, you have done everything you need to do and you have everything you need, so now you can start.
Alexis wasn't ready to leave the house yet because she still had to put on her shoes.After we got all of the ingredients, we were ready to bake the cake.
- synonyms:
- set
- similar words:
- fit, organized, prepared, prepared, primed
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| definition 2: |
When something is ready, it means that it works now or it is OK to use now. If your dad fixes your bicycle and says that it is ready, he means he is finished fixing it and you can use it now.
The mechanic told my mother that her car would be ready in the afternoon.- similar words:
- able, fit, prepared, prepared
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| definition 3: |
If you are always ready to help, it means that you are always willing or happy to help. If you are ready to lend someone some money, you are willing or happy to lend them some money.
Our dog is always ready to go on walks.- synonyms:
- willing
- antonyms:
- reluctant
- similar words:
- disposed, eager, favorable, glad, inclined
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| related words: |
done, prompt |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
readies, readying, readied |
| definition: |
When you ready something, you prepare it for something.
Malcolm needed to ready himself before he could tell his parents the truth about what happened.Dave's dad readied his car for another cold winter.- synonyms:
- prepare, prime
- similar words:
- arrange, condition, equip, fit, season, set
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| related words: |
furnish, qualify, take care of, train |
| derivation: |
readiness (n.) |
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