Word
preparing
Phoneticspre·par·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/pɝˈpɛɹɪŋ/
UK/pɹɪpˈeəɹɪŋ/
Definitions
01getting ready
A2 · Elementary
v. making something or someone ready for a future event.
v. the process of making something or someone ready for a specific purpose or event; the continuous aspect of 'prepare'.
“The chef is preparing the kitchen for the busy dinner service.”
“The legal team spent several weeks preparing the witness for the cross-examination, ensuring she understood the implications of her testimony.”
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02cooking
A2 · Elementary Cooking
v. making food or a meal ready to eat.
v. the act of making food or drink ready for consumption through assembly or cooking.
“She is preparing a healthy salad for her lunch tomorrow.”
“Preparing a traditional French sauce requires patience and a precise control of temperature to prevent the ingredients from separating.”
03the act of preparation
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of getting ready for something.
n. the action or process of making ready; used as a gerund to describe the activity itself.
“Preparing for the marathon took six months of hard training.”
“The careful preparing of the site was essential before the construction crew could begin laying the foundation for the new skyscraper.”
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- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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