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preparedready or willing to do something

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: ready or willing to do something

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈperd/

Example Sentences

  • The boy scout was so well-prepared that he brought an umbrella to a desert camping trip.
  • Are you prepared to handle the consequences of eating that expired yogurt?
  • The students should come prepared with all necessary materials for the exam.

prepared

ADJECTIVE

[/prɪˈperd/]

ready or willing to do something

She feels prepared for the exam with notes, snacks, and a calm smile.
💡 Concept

She feels prepared for the exam with notes, snacks, and a calm smile.

The feast he prepared is joyfully shared, and its taste cannot be compared!
🎵 Rhyme

The feast he prepared is joyfully shared, and its taste cannot be compared!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈperd/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈpeəd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootpar
Suffix--ed

Origin

Derived from Latin 'praeparare', meaning to make ready beforehand. The word combines 'prae' (before) and 'parare' (to prepare or make ready), reflecting the Roman military practice of readying weapons and equipment before battle.

Breakdown

prae- (before) + parare (make ready) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action).

🎵Rhyme

compareddeclaredrepairedshared
compared
declared
repaired
shared

🔗Collocations

well-prepared
prepared statement
be prepared for
prepared food
come prepared
prepared mind

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The boy scout was so well-prepared that he brought an umbrella to a desert camping trip.

😄 Fun example

Are you prepared to handle the consequences of eating that expired yogurt?

The students should come prepared with all necessary materials for the exam.

She was mentally prepared for the challenging interview questions.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

readyequippedorganizedarrangedset

Antonyms

unpreparedunreadydisorganized

Related

preparationpreparepreparatorypreparedness

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