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- pronunciation:
- re
di
- parts of speech:
- adjective, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
readier, readiest |
| definition 1: |
prepared.
I just have to get my keys and my hat, and then I'll be ready to go.
- synonyms:
- set
- similar words:
- fit, game, organized, prepared, prepared, primed
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| definition 2: |
able to perform or be used; fit.
The car company says its new model will be ready next month.- similar words:
- able, fit, prepared, prepared, usable
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| definition 3: |
quick to answer, understand, or communicate.
He has a ready sense of humor.- synonyms:
- quick, sharp
- similar words:
- agile, alert, apt, bright, deft, keen
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| definition 4: |
willing.
She is always ready to help others.- synonyms:
- willing
- antonyms:
- reluctant
- similar words:
- apt, disposed, eager, glad, inclined, prone
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| definition 5: |
able to be used right away.
I have some ready cash in my wallet.- synonyms:
- on hand
- similar words:
- accessible, available, handy, on tap, usable
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| related words: |
competent, done, obliging, prompt |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
readies, readying, readied |
| definition: |
to cause to be ready or to make ready; prepare.
He readied his house for winter.- synonyms:
- gear up, prepare, prime
- similar words:
- arrange, condition, equip, fit, season, set
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| related words: |
furnish, qualify, smooth, take care of, train |
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| derivation: |
readiness (n.) |
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