Definitions

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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But regardless of whether such change is possible, both scenarios assume that the past and future are there and ready to be travelled to.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Still, investors shouldn’t assume there will be no surprises in the coming report, and they should be ready for what they may learn.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

So should we all get ready to be shareholders in the AI companies that are sparking concerns about job losses?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Concentrating more games in Mexico would have required building new stadiums and upgrading airports, hotels and transportation in cities that weren’t ready.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

I guess he’s still not ready to face it.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

ready

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