Ready: meaning, definitions and examples
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ready
[ ˈrɛdi ]
to be prepared
In a suitable state for an activity, action, or situation. Often used to indicate that someone is fully prepared or willing to do something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Are you ready to go?
- I'm ready to start the meeting now.
Translations
Translations of the word "ready" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pronto
🇮🇳 तैयार
🇩🇪 bereit
🇮🇩 siap
🇺🇦 готовий
🇵🇱 gotowy
🇯🇵 準備ができた
🇫🇷 prêt
🇪🇸 listo
🇹🇷 hazır
🇰🇷 준비된
🇸🇦 جاهز
🇨🇿 připraven
🇸🇰 pripravený
🇨🇳 准备好
🇸🇮 pripravljen
🇮🇸 tilbúinn
🇰🇿 дайын
🇬🇪 მზად
🇦🇿 hazır
🇲🇽 listo
Word origin
The word 'ready' originated from Old English 'ræde', meaning 'prepared'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to indicate a state of preparedness or willingness. Over time, 'ready' has become a common and versatile word in everyday language, used in various contexts to convey readiness or availability.
See also: misread, misreading, nonreader, read, readable, reader, readers, readership, readily, reading.