ready — prepared or willing to do something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: prepared or willing to do something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈredi/
Example Sentences
- My mom asked if I was ready for school, but I was still in my pajamas eating cereal.
- The students were ready for the CSAT after months of preparation.
- He said he was ready to cook, but then realized he forgot to buy ingredients.
ready
ADJECTIVE[/ˈredi/]
prepared or willing to do something
The student is ready for her presentation with organized materials
Ready to write steady with my teddy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'ræde', originally meaning 'prepared for riding'. It specifically referred to a state of readiness for mounted travel, particularly the condition of a horse or rider prepared for a journey on horseback.
Breakdown
ræde (prepared for riding) + -y (adjectival suffix) = ready. The root 'ræde' is connected to the concept of preparation in equestrian contexts, with the -y suffix converting it to an adjective meaning 'in a state of readiness'.
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📝Examples
“My mom asked if I was ready for school, but I was still in my pajamas eating cereal.”
“The students were ready for the CSAT after months of preparation.”
“He said he was ready to cook, but then realized he forgot to buy ingredients.”
“Are you ready to face the challenges ahead?”
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