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prepared

[pri-paird] / prɪˈpɛərd /
ADJECTIVE
ready in body or mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able adapted arranged groomed inclined planned processed qualified willing
STRONG
adjusted disposed fit fixed framed minded predisposed primed rehearsed rigged set stacked up wired
WEAK
all bases covered all set all systems go available gaffed handy in order in readiness of a mind on guard prepped psyched-up set-up sewed-up up on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unable
STRONG
disinclined indefinite unfixed unwilling
WEAK
ignorant neglectful unprepared unready

Example Sentences

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Many show marks consistent with cutting, breaking, and processing, similar to the way animals were hunted and prepared for food.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

"We are prepared to remain open and operational," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Coders may be worried about very effective new AI programming assistants, but Raman said there’s still a need for software engineers — as long as they’re prepared to take on different types of functions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Because the U.S. was insufficiently prepared, Iran succeeded in closing the strait and then operating it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

At the Futaba hospital, 209 patients and the hospital staff prepared to evacuate.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland