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Definition for ready

adjective as in prepared; available

Strongest matches

accessible, apt, handy, qualified, ripe

Strong matches

adjusted, anticipating, arranged, completed, covered, equipped, fit, near, organized, primed, set, waiting, wired

Weak matches

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

adjective as in willing, inclined

Strongest matches

apt, eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen, prone

Strong matches

disposed, game, minded, predisposed, prompt, wired

Weak matches

agreeable, ardent, fain, game for, psyched-up, zealous

adjective as in skillful, intelligent

Strongest matches

active, apt, handy, keen, quick, smart

Strong matches

acute, adept, alert, dynamic, expert, live, prompt, rapid, sharp

Weak matches

adroit, astute, bright, brilliant, clever, deft, dexterous, masterly, perceptive, proficient, quick-witted, resourceful, skilled

verb as in prepare

Strongest matches

arrange, brace, equip, fit, fix, gird, provide, warm up

Strong matches

brief, fortify, get, make, order, organize, post, prep, set, strengthen

Weak matches

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

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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say.”

From Salon

"I just need a little time to get show ready, as they say," she wrote, announcing rescheduled dates for September 2026.

From BBC

“But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures in life.”

“Throughout this season, I’m mentally ready for a game like this.”

In July, however, they demoted their No. 5 starter to the minors without a minor league starter ready to fill in.

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

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