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Prepared for the coming of an event
“I felt guilty about the situation and was ready to accept the earful that was coming my way.”
Willing or eager to do something
“We are certainly ready to play our part in promoting the benefits of reading to the community.”
Readily obtainable or available for use
“We have a ready supply of food for our camping trip.”
Prepared for use or action
“We spent practically the whole day getting the house ready for the party.”
(ready to) In such a condition as to be likely to do something
“The audience appeared to be ready to explode in fits of laughter at any second.”
Able to respond or react quickly
“He has a ready answer to those who criticize the firm for appointing him as a partner.”
Very easy or involving minimal effort
“One does not simply find a ready solution to the problems that plague our society.”
(of food) Ready for consumption
“The bananas will be ready to eat within a couple of days.”
Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
Characterized by, or showing, great feeling or passion
Watchful, especially for danger or disorder
Eagerly wishing or wanting of something or someone
Prepared or ready for use or action
Generous and tireless with one's contributions of time, money, etc.
Having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect or awareness
Achievable or able to be attained
Fast, nimble or dextrous in movement
Equipped with weapons for protection or an attack
Thoroughly cooked
Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose
(informal) Ready, or about, to do something, or for something to happen
Such as one may avail oneself of for meetings with other individuals
Susceptible to being attacked or compromised
Prompt or on time
Advanced or mature in development
Available to the public
Willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas
Willing to accept or agree to something without objection or resistance
(of assets) Held in cash or easily converted into cash
Ready to discharge
Bitingly humorous or amusing
Susceptible to being attacked or compromised
To prepare oneself
“The cuts are part of a streamlining operation to ready the company for acquisition or merger.”
To instill courage into
“William Wallace would ready his men for battle with an inspiring speech.”
To instruct or guide in a particular skill or field
To fix or repair something
To give strength to on a physiological level
The finances needed for a particular purpose
Being ready or easily reached for immediate assistance or duty
On the brink of doing something
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