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ready

[red-ee] / ˈrɛd i /
ADJECTIVE
prepared; available
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible apt handy qualified ripe
STRONG
adjusted anticipating arranged completed covered equipped fit near organized primed set waiting wired
WEAK
all set all systems go at beck and call at fingertips at hand at the ready champing at bit close to hand convenient equal to expectant fixed for in line in order in place in position in readiness in the saddle on call on hand on tap on the brink open to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incapable unskilled
WEAK
unavailable uneducated unprepared unready untrained
ADJECTIVE
willing, inclined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apt eager enthusiastic glad happy keen prone
STRONG
disposed game minded predisposed prompt wired
WEAK
agreeable ardent fain game for psyched-up zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic unenthusiastic uninterested
STRONG
disinclined disinterested unprepared unwilling
WEAK
immature
ADJECTIVE
skillful, intelligent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active apt handy keen quick smart
STRONG
acute adept alert dynamic expert live prompt rapid sharp
WEAK
adroit astute bright brilliant clever deft dexterous masterly perceptive proficient quick-witted resourceful skilled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull ignorant lazy slow stupid
STRONG
unskilled
WEAK
immature uneducated unsuitable untrained
VERB
prepare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange brace equip fit fix gird provide warm up
STRONG
brief fortify get make order organize post prep set strengthen
WEAK
clear the decks fill in fit out gear up get ready get set keep posted let in on make ready make up pave the way psych up put on to wise up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorganize
STRONG
disallow discourage disorder displace dissuade halt prevent weaken
WEAK
hold back retard slow

Example Sentences

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Often they will take users right up until the point of action, directing them to Little Caesars’s own mobile app or website, for example, when they are ready to place or pay for an order.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Rather than being fixed, it appears to maintain a hidden запас of connections, ready to be activated when new experiences demand it.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

But the case was adjourned on Wednesday after police reopened a criminal investigation, prompting Mrs Justice Lambert to say: "As soon as this case is ready it will be heard."

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Madrid, an Oregon commit, said the Knights are ready for the Southern Section Division 1 playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

I would study her as she got ready in the hostel sometimes, just like I’d watch her finish out her work shift if I arrived for duty early.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse