preparedness — the state of being ready for something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being ready for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈpɛrdnəs/
Example Sentences
- The boy scout's preparedness was legendary - he had a solution for everything from splinters to alien invasions.
- The government's pandemic preparedness plan included stockpiling medical supplies.
- Her preparedness for the presentation was so thorough that she even prepared answers for questions about her breakfast choices.
preparedness
NOUN[/prɪˈpɛrdnəs/]
the state of being ready for something
💡 Concept
The coastal town's preparedness saved every family when the tsunami warning sounded.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/prɪˈpɛrdnəs/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈpeədnəs/
🌳Etymology
Rootprepare
Suffix--edness
🎵Rhyme
awarenessfairnessrareness
awareness
fairness
rareness
🔗Collocations
emergency preparedness
disaster preparedness
military preparedness
level of preparedness
improve preparedness
lack of preparedness
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The boy scout's preparedness was legendary - he had a solution for everything from splinters to alien invasions.”
“The government's pandemic preparedness plan included stockpiling medical supplies.”
😄 Fun example
“Her preparedness for the presentation was so thorough that she even prepared answers for questions about her breakfast choices.”
“The company's cybersecurity preparedness helped them avoid major data breaches.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
readinessalertnessvigilanceprecaution
Antonyms
unpreparednessnegligencecarelessness
Related
preparationpreparedemergencyplanningreadiness
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