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ready

n.
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɹɛdi// UK //ɹˈɛdi// ready General-service Slang

n. prepared for what you are about to do. You use this when you have everything you need and are set to start.

n. prepared for immediate action or use; in a suitable state for an activity or situation.


SIMPLE

I am ready to leave for work now.

CONTEXTUAL

The kitchen staff worked quickly to ensure that every table was ready before the dinner guests arrived.

COMPLEX

The legal team spent months gathering evidence to ensure they were fully ready to present their case when the trial finally commenced.

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Commonly followed by an infinitive ('ready to go') or the preposition 'for' ('ready for school').

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