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ready
/ˈrɛdi/
prepared or willing
She was ready to leave for her trip.
She was prepared and willing to go on her trip.
general
prepared for something; having made all necessary preparations
The team is ready for the presentation.
The team has made all necessary preparations for the presentation.
Often used with 'to' or 'for' to indicate what one is prepared for.
general
willing or eager to do something
Are you ready to start?
Are you willing or eager to begin?
Can be used to ask if someone is prepared or willing to proceed.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Ready' is often used with 'to' or 'for' to indicate what one is prepared for.
Gold Rule
Preposition Choice
Use 'ready for' when referring to a situation or event, and 'ready to' when referring to an action.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'redy', from Old English 'rǣde', meaning 'prepared, prompt, quick'. Related to Old Norse 'rauðr' (ready) and German 'bereit' (ready).
Usage Notes
The word 'ready' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used as an adjective or as part of the phrasal verb 'get ready'.
Word Breakdown
red
prepared, prompt
root-y
suffix forming adjectives
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