ready
/ˈɹɛd.i/ adjective A1- Prepared for immediate action or use. · I made ready to set out on my journey.· The troops are ready for battle.
- first only used predicatively, freely used from the end of the 17th century · a loaf of ready-sliced bread· The cave was like a ready-made home for us.
- Inclined; apt to happen.
- Liable at any moment. · The seed is ready to sprout.
- Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind. · a ready apprehension· ready wit
- Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient.
Comparative readier · Superlative readiest
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Everything is ready but you, so come with me instantly.” The Dog, wagging his tail, replied: “O, master!
I am quite ready; it is you for whom I am waiting.”
It will take quite six weeks to unload the cargo, and we cannot get you ready for sea until three months after that; only be back again in three months, for the Pharaon,” added the owner, patting the young sailor on the back, “cannot sail without her captain.”
Then the Guardian of the Gates put on his own glasses and told them he was ready to show them to the Palace.
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