ready

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ready is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Verb 3.1 Synonyms

[change] Pronunciation

• enPR: rĕd'i
• IPA: /ˈɹɛdi/
• SAMPA: /"r\Edi/
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[change] Adjective

Positive ready

Comparative readier

Superlative readiest

1. Prepared.

   Let's get ready to rumble!

   He was ready when they called him.

[change] Synonyms

• prepared

[change] Antonyms

• unready
• unprepared

[change] Related words

• readiness
• ready-made
• already

[change] Verb

Plain form ready

Third-person singular readies

Past tense readied

Past participle readied

Present participle readying

1. To prepare.

   Ready the car for the race.

   He readied himself.

[change] Synonyms

• prepare