Prepared: meaning, definitions and examples

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prepared

 

[ prɪˈpɛrd ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

ready for something

Properly expectant, alert, or attentive.

Synonyms

alert, organized, ready

Examples of usage

  • Are you prepared for the meeting tomorrow?
  • She was always prepared for any emergency.
Context #2 | Adjective

having the necessary equipment or resources

Properly equipped or supplied with what is needed for some activity.

Synonyms

equipped, furnished, supplied

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were well prepared for battle.
  • Make sure you are prepared with all the materials needed for the experiment.
Context #3 | Verb

make something ready for use

To make something ready for use or consideration.

Synonyms

arrange, make ready, organize

Examples of usage

  • She prepared a delicious meal for her guests.
  • He prepared his speech for the conference.

Translations

Translations of the word "prepared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preparado

🇮🇳 तैयार

🇩🇪 bereit

🇮🇩 siap

🇺🇦 підготовлений

🇵🇱 przygotowany

🇯🇵 準備ができた (じゅんびができた)

🇫🇷 préparé

🇪🇸 preparado

🇹🇷 hazır

🇰🇷 준비된 (준비된)

🇸🇦 مستعد

🇨🇿 připravený

🇸🇰 pripravený

🇨🇳 准备好的 (zhǔnbèi hǎo de)

🇸🇮 pripravljen

🇮🇸 tilbúinn

🇰🇿 дайындалған

🇬🇪 მზად

🇦🇿 hazır

🇲🇽 preparado

Word origin

The word 'prepared' originated from the Latin word 'praeparare', which means 'to make ready in advance'. The concept of being prepared has always been valued throughout history, whether in military strategy, daily life, or emergency situations. Being prepared implies foresight, planning, and readiness for any situation that may arise.

See also: preparation, prepare, preparedness, preparing, unprepared.