ready
/ˈrɛdi/
adjective
- Prepared for use or action.
- She packed her bag and was ready for the trip.
- The new software is ready to download.
- Dinner is ready, so please come to the table.
- Willing or eager to do something.
- The students were ready to learn new things.
- I'm ready to try that new recipe tonight.
- He is always ready to help a friend in need.
- Quick or prompt in action or thought.
- She has a ready wit that makes everyone laugh.
- The child's ready smile charmed the visitors.
- He gave a ready answer to the reporter's question.
Antonyms
verb
- To prepare something for use or action.
- They readied the boat for the morning race.
- The team readied the presentation for the client meeting.
- The chef readied the ingredients before starting to cook.
noun
- The state of being prepared, especially in a military context.
- The firefighters kept their equipment at the ready.
- The soldiers were at the ready, waiting for the command.
- Keep your camera at the ready to capture the moment.