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get ready

[ ˈɡɛt ˈrɛdi ]

Verb / Adjective

^{Context #1 | Verb}

preparing for an action

To prepare oneself or someone else for a specific action or event, often by gathering necessary supplies or making necessary arrangements.

Synonyms

gear up, make ready, prepare, set-up.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
get ready	Used in casual or everyday conversations when someone is asked to prepare themselves or something for an upcoming event or task. We need to get ready to leave for the party Get ready for dinner in 10 minutes
prepare	Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the process of making something or oneself ready. It's slightly more formal than 'get ready'. She needs to prepare for her final exams We must prepare the documents for the meeting
make ready	A more formal or old-fashioned term, often found in literature or specific formal contexts. The sailors made ready the ship for departure They make ready the house for the guests
set-up	Refers specifically to the process of arranging or organizing equipment, structures, or systems. Often used in technical or project management contexts. They need to set up the stage before the concert Can you help me set up the new software?
gear up	Commonly used in scenarios that involve physical or mental preparation for a significant event, challenge, or activity. Often implies a higher level of readiness or enthusiasm. The team is gearing up for the big match She needs to gear up for the presentation tomorrow

Examples of usage

Are you getting ready for the party tonight?
She needs to get ready for her job interview tomorrow.
We need to get ready for the upcoming exam.

^{Context #2 | Adjective}

prepared

In a state of being prepared or ready for a specific action or event.

Synonyms

all set, prepared, prepared to go, set.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
get ready	This is used when someone is in the process of preparing for something, but hasn't finished yet. I need to get ready for school She's getting ready for her big presentation
prepared	This word is more formal and is used to show that someone has made all the necessary arrangements or has everything they need to succeed. The athletes were well prepared for the competition She felt prepared for the interview
set	Similar to 'all set', this is used to indicate that someone or something is ready, but can also be used in phrases like 'set the table' indicating readiness for a specific purpose. Is everything set for the party? The stage is set for the concert
all set	This phrase is used to indicate that someone is completely ready and doesn't need to do anything else. Are you all set for the trip? We're all set for the meeting now
prepared to go	This phrase is often used when someone is ready to leave or start a journey or an activity. We are prepared to go on vacation He is prepared to go on his business trip

Examples of usage

I am all ready for the presentation.
She is ready to take on the challenge.
The team is ready to compete.

Translations

Translations of the word "get ready" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preparar-se

🇮🇳 तैयार होना

🇩🇪 sich fertig machen

🇮🇩 bersiap-siap

🇺🇦 готуватися

🇵🇱 przygotować się

🇯🇵 準備する (じゅんびする)

🇫🇷 se préparer

🇪🇸 prepararse

🇹🇷 hazırlanmak

🇰🇷 준비하다 (junbi hada)

🇸🇦 استعد

🇨🇿 připravit se

🇸🇰 pripraviť sa

🇨🇳 准备 (zhǔnbèi)

🇸🇮 pripraviti se

🇮🇸 undirbúa sig

🇰🇿 дайындалу

🇬🇪 მზადება

🇦🇿 hazırlaşmaq

🇲🇽 prepararse

Etymology

The term 'get ready' originated in the early 19th century, combining the verb 'get' with the adjective 'ready'. It emphasizes the action of preparing oneself or others for upcoming events or actions. The phrase has become popular in everyday language, highlighting the importance of being prepared for various situations.