getting ready

ADJECTIVE

afoot

Synonyms

WEAK

astir brewing cooking forthcoming going on in preparation

Antonyms

WEAK

completed ended finished

NOUN

preparation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training

STRONG

alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision readying rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout

WEAK

buildup dry run lead time making ready preparing putting in order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

NOUN

toilet

Synonyms

STRONG

ablutions attire dressing grooming makeup toilette

WEAK

tidy-up wash-up

Example Sentences

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Gradually, it becomes clear that the game DJ and host are also getting ready, running through their playlists and patter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The U.S. is drawing down gasoline supplies when it’s supposed to be building supplies, getting ready for summer driving season, said Yawger.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

We had Crystal Palace away and I was just sat in the changing room getting ready for the game and a message came through...

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I was getting ready for an event in D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Dad was downstairs, packing up my lunch and getting ready for work, and I had to tiptoe very quietly toward their room, so he wouldn’t stop me in my tracks and turn me right around.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

getting ready

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