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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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President Berenecea Johnson Eanes said in a prepared statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Working in catastrophe mitigation for the state of Louisiana, Goings likes to be prepared for the worst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“It wasn’t just that those attacks didn’t work. It’s that she was prepared for them and ready to respond that got her through that race,” Erickson said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

In Debel, close to the Israeli border, inhabitants prepared to celebrate Easter Sunday despite the sound of bombardment around their village, now almost totally cut off from the world and dependent on aid deliveries.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

They needed to be better prepared for Y2K, yes.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.