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READY

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Ready.

How to pronounce ready:

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Ready - as an adjective

Completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

Example: "Get ready"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unready11

Ready - as a noun

Poised for action

Example: "Their guns were at the ready"

Ready - as an adjective satellite

(of especially money) immediately available

Example: "He seems to have ample ready money"

Mentally disposed

Example: "He was ready to believe her"

Made suitable and available for immediate use

Example: "Dinner is ready"

Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity

Example: "A quick mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quick20

Ready - as a verb

Prepare for eating by applying heat

Example: "Cook me dinner, please"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cook10fix13make10prepare11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
create from raw materialcreate from raw stuff
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

Example: "Get the children ready for school!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fix13gear upprepare11set3set up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I'm not quite ready for the meeting."
"She was born ready to take on any challenge."
"His lack of preparation showed he wasn't ready for the exam."
"They waited anxiously for the signal that they were ready to start."
"We have the ready to pay for the new furniture."
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Word Game Points

Is READY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ready is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

READY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is READY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ready is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
READY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is READY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ready is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
READY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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