Readied: meaning, definitions and examples
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readied
[ ˈrɛdiːd ]
past tense
Readied is the simple past tense of the verb 'ready', which means to make (someone or something) ready or prepared for use. It often implies a sense of preparation and organization in anticipation of an action or event.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She readied the house for guests.
- He readied himself for the exam.
- They readied the equipment before the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "readied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 preparado
🇮🇳 तैयार
🇩🇪 bereit
🇮🇩 siap
🇺🇦 готовий
🇵🇱 gotowy
🇯🇵 準備ができた
🇫🇷 préparé
🇪🇸 preparado
🇹🇷 hazır
🇰🇷 준비된
🇸🇦 مستعد
🇨🇿 připravený
🇸🇰 pripravený
🇨🇳 准备好的
🇸🇮 pripravljen
🇮🇸 undirbúinn
🇰🇿 дайын
🇬🇪 მოსამზადებელი
🇦🇿 hazır
🇲🇽 listo
Word origin
The word 'ready' originates from the Old English term 'ræde', which means 'prepared' or 'fitted'. Its etymological roots are traced back to Proto-Germanic *raþō, which signifies 'firm, ready'. Over the centuries, the meaning has expanded to encompass various aspects of being prepared, arranged, or available for use. 'Readied' entered the English language as a past tense form, emphasizing the completed act of preparing. The commonality of 'ready' in modern English showcases its importance in everyday communication, as it is frequently used to indicate preparedness in numerous contexts, from personal readiness to logistical arrangements.