prepared
- 01 B1 Intermediate
ready for something that you expect to happen.
made ready or fit for a specific purpose, event, or use.
Simple“The team felt prepared for the final match after weeks of hard training.”
In context“The emergency services remained fully prepared for the approaching storm, with additional staff stationed at high-risk coastal areas.”
UsageOften followed by the preposition 'for'.
Antonymsunpreparedunready - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
willing or happy to do something if it is necessary.
disposed or willing to perform a specific action.
Simple“I am prepared to wait a bit longer if you need more time.”
In context“The board of directors was prepared to offer a significant salary increase to prevent the lead developer from joining a competitor.”
UsageUsually followed by a 'to' infinitive.
Usage prepared for the coroner · prepared to risk
From prepare + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.