Word
prepared
Phoneticspre·pared, stress on the second syllable
US/pɹiˈpɛɹd/
UK/pɹɪpˈeəd/
Definitions
01ready for use or action
B1 · Intermediate
adj. ready for something that you expect to happen.
adj. made ready or fit for a specific purpose, event, or use.
Español:preparado
“The team felt prepared for the final match after weeks of hard training.”
“The emergency services remained fully prepared for the approaching storm, with additional staff stationed at high-risk coastal areas.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'for'.
Antonyms
02willing to do something
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. willing or happy to do something if it is necessary.
adj. disposed or willing to perform a specific action.
Español:preparado
“I am prepared to wait a bit longer if you need more time.”
“The board of directors was prepared to offer a significant salary increase to prevent the lead developer from joining a competitor.”
Usage
Usually followed by a 'to' infinitive.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “prepared” in context.
Verb
01. be prepared to wait
“The restaurant is very popular, so you must be prepared to wait for a table.”
verb + adj + infinitive
02. feel prepared
“After studying for three weeks, I finally feel prepared for the final exam.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. prepared for the worst
“We hoped for good news, but we were prepared for the worst.”
adj + prep + noun
04. prepared to help
“If you have any problems with the software, I am prepared to help you.”
adj + infinitive
05. well prepared
“The team was well prepared for the rainy weather during the match.”
adv + adj
Adverb
06. fully prepared
“She arrived at the meeting fully prepared with all the necessary documents.”
adv + adj
07. mentally prepared
“Athletes need to be mentally prepared before a big competition.”
adv + adj
08. prepared for the coroner
09. prepared to risk
Etymology
From prepare + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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