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Definition for ready

adjective as in prepared; available

Strongest matches

accessible, apt, handy, qualified, ripe

Strong matches

adjusted, anticipating, arranged, completed, covered, equipped, fit, near, organized, primed, set, waiting, wired

Weak matches

all set, all systems go, at beck and call, at fingertips, at hand, at the ready, champing at bit, close to hand, convenient, equal to, expectant, fixed for, in line, in order, in place, in position, in readiness, in the saddle, on call, on hand, on tap, on the brink, open to

adjective as in willing, inclined

Strongest matches

apt, eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen, prone

Strong matches

disposed, game, minded, predisposed, prompt, wired

Weak matches

agreeable, ardent, fain, game for, psyched-up, zealous

adjective as in skillful, intelligent

Strongest matches

active, apt, handy, keen, quick, smart

Strong matches

acute, adept, alert, dynamic, expert, live, prompt, rapid, sharp

Weak matches

adroit, astute, bright, brilliant, clever, deft, dexterous, masterly, perceptive, proficient, quick-witted, resourceful, skilled

verb as in prepare

Strongest matches

arrange, brace, equip, fit, fix, gird, provide, warm up

Strong matches

brief, fortify, get, make, order, organize, post, prep, set, strengthen

Weak matches

clear the decks, fill in, fit out, gear up, get ready, get set, keep posted, let in on, make ready, make up, pave the way, psych up, put on to, wise up

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Example Sentences

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I think the switch is there to be flipped . . . our innate wiring to be ready for it.

From Salon

We dressed for the day, then returned to bed for a couple of hours of fitful sleep, ready to go when we needed to.

He doesn’t put them in races until he believes they are ready.

The culture of the game, among players and coaches alike, isn't quite ready for it.

From BBC

When the Sparks acquired Kelsey Plum, they signaled they were ready to leave last season behind, and at the start of training camp, their newest superstar is making that clear.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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