ready
ready definition
ready (red′ē)
adjective readier read′i·er, readiest read′i·est
- prepared or equipped to act or be used immediately ready to go, ready for occupancy
- unhesitant; willing a ready worker
- likely or liable immediately ready to cry
- apt; inclined always ready to blame others
- clever and skillful mentally or physically; dexterous a ready wit
- done or made without delay; prompt a ready reply
- convenient or handy to use; available immediately ready cash
- Obsolete at hand; present: a response to a roll call
Etymology: ME redie < OE ræde, ready, prepared (for riding), akin to ridan, to ride, Ger bereit, ready, ON greithr, prepared, Goth garaiths, arranged: for IE base see ride
transitive verb readied read′·ied, readying read′y·ing
to get or make ready; prepare: often used reflexively
noun
Brit., Informal ready money; cash at hand: usually with the
ready Idioms
at the ready
in a position or state of being prepared for immediate use to hold a gun at the ready
make ready
- to prepare; get in order
- to dress
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