Simple meaning
What does Ready mean?
Ready means prepared and waiting to start.
Dictionary definition
Prepared and able to begin or be used.
Example sentences
Ready in a sentence
easy
I am ready for school.
medium
The team was ready when the whistle blew.
hard
After careful practice, the actors were ready for opening night.
Synonyms
Words like Ready
preparedUse when someone has done what is needed before starting.
setUse in casual speech when someone is ready to go.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unpreparedUse when someone is not ready.
unfinishedUse when something is not complete.
Word family
Ready word family
Base word
ready
adjective
readier
More ready.
adjective
readiest
Most ready.
noun
readiness
The state of being ready.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
Which word is closest in meaning to ready?
Ready and prepared both mean able to begin.
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