readying

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preliminary adj.
prolegomenous adj.
loading n.
preparation n.
rehearsal n.
training n.

ADJECTIVE

preliminary

Synonyms

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exploratory preparatory prior

STRONG

basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying test trial

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elemental elementary inductive initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal

Antonyms

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additional extra secondary

WEAK

closing concluding final

ADJECTIVE

prolegomenous

Synonyms

WEAK

basic elemental elementary exploratory first fundamental inductive initiatory introductory opening pilot preceding precursory prefatory preparatory preparing primal primary prior qualifying test trial

NOUN

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packing storing

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burdening charging cramming cumbering encumbering filling lading priming

NOUN

preparation

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arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training

STRONG

alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout

WEAK

buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order

Antonyms

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ignorance

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ingredient unreadiness

NOUN

rehearsal

Synonyms

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drill practice session reading recital tryout workout

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call description experiment going-over practice prep recitation recounting relation run through shakedown

WEAK

dry run rehearsing retelling test flight trial balloon trial performance

Antonyms

WEAK

cold turkey

NOUN

training

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coaching discipline drill education exercise guidance instruction practice schooling teaching workout

STRONG

background basics buildup cultivation domestication foundation grounding groundwork indoctrination preliminaries principles seasoning sharpening tuition tune-up tutelage upbringing warmup

WEAK

chalk talk

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance neglect

STRONG

destruction

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readying

“That everlasting Origin,” Charles Darwin complained in 1868 as he was readying yet another version of “On the Origin of Species,” first published in 1859.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

My arms are extended at my sides and I’m leaning forward slightly — not unlike a 3-year-old pretending to be an airplane readying for takeoff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

The president's latest order arrives just as children across the country are readying to return to school, and as the US suffers its worst measles outbreak in 35 years.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

He also encouraged landowners and land managers to take precautionary measures including the readying of specialist fire equipment.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

The boy looked up, then stood, as if readying for a fight.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

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