Results for ready
Definitions of ready:
part of speech: adjective
Prepared at the moment: prepared in mind: willing: not slow or awkward: dexterous: prompt: quick: present in hand: at hand: near: easy: on the point of.
part of speech: adverb
Readily.
part of speech: noun
part of speech: superlative
Readiest.
part of speech: adverb
In a state of readiness or preparation.
part of speech: adverb
In such a state of preparation as to need no delay.
part of speech: adjective
In condition to be used or to act immediately; quick; prompt; as, ready wit; ready payment; mentally fit or prepared; willing; as, ready to obey; about to do or be; likely; as, that tree is ready to fall; free to be used; easy to obtain; as, ready money.
part of speech: comparative
Readier.
part of speech: adjective
Prepared; quick; prompt; not embarrassed; furnished with what is necessary; arranged; set in order; not hesitating; willing; disposed; being at the point; not distant; easy; expeditious; expert; skilful; in hand, as a weapon or money; next to hand.
Usage examples for ready:
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Let us get ready
"Stories of American Life and Adventure", Edward Eggleston -
I'm not done for- Ready monsieur!"
"Renée Mauperin", Edmond de Goncourt and Jules de Goncourt -
Tell her you must have some more as soon as it can be got ready
"Annals of a Quiet Neighbourhood", George MacDonald -
He is ready to see us now?
"The Just and the Unjust", Vaughan Kester