Definition of Ready
Ready
read·y
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
suitably prepared and/or available for some situation, activity, or action or for being used;
e.g. Once we are ready, we will leave for the station. The exhibit will be ready to open next week.
(adjective)
willing or eager for something, or having a need or desire for something;
e.g. She was ready for her promotion to manager. He is ready for some new shoes since these ones have holes in them.
(adjective)
available quickly and/or easily, usually due to proximity or promptness;
e.g. I have ready access to books thanks to my library membership. There is a ready supply of food in the fridge.
(verb)
to make something or someone suitably prepared for some purpose or activity;
e.g. I will ready my bag so that we can leave as soon as you have eaten.
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Quotes
"If we wait until we're ready, we'll be waiting for the rest of our lives." -- Lemony Snicket
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