Ready
ˈrɛdi
Definitions
2 meaningsPrepared or willing to do something.
ˈrɛdi
Prepared or in a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation.
The food is ready.
💡 Simply: It's like when you've finished getting dressed and are all set to go out, or when your homework is all done and you're ready to play.
👶 For kids: When you're all set and prepared to do something, like when you are ready to eat dinner!
More Examples
She's ready to leave for the airport.
Are you ready to order?
How It's Used
"Are you ready to go?"
"The proposal is ready for review."
To prepare someone or something for a particular purpose.
ˈrɛdi
Make or get (someone or something) ready.
The team readied themselves for the game.
💡 Simply: Getting something or someone all set up to do something. Like, 'I'll ready the car to leave for our trip!'.
👶 For kids: To make something or someone prepared for something to happen.
More Examples
She readied the room for the party.
How It's Used
"Ready your weapons!"
"Ready, set, go!"
Idioms & expressions
ready and willing
Eager and prepared to do something.
"She's ready and willing to help."
ready to go
Prepared or about to start something.
"I'm ready to go to the party."
From Old English *ræde* (adjective), originally meaning 'prepared, equipped,' from Proto-Germanic *raidaz* 'prepared, ready.'
The word 'ready' has been used in English since the Old English period, with meanings related to preparedness and willingness.
Memory tip
Think of a soldier standing at attention, prepared for anything.
Word Origin
"prepared"