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1.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
get ready
she is ready to resign
the bridge is ready to collapse
I am ready to work
ready for action
ready for use
the soup will be ready in a minute
ready to learn to read
2.
(of especially money) immediately available
he seems to have ample ready money
a ready source of cash
3.
mentally disposed
he was ready to believe her
4.
brought into readiness
dinner is ready
5.
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
a ready wit
'ready' - used as a noun
6.
poised for action
their guns were at the ready
'ready' - used as a verb
7.
prepare for eating by applying heat
8.
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
Get the children ready for school!
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derived forms
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1. Ready / Plural
readies
2. Ready / Past
readied
3. Ready / Third Person
readies
4. Ready / Present Participle
readying
5. Ready / Comparitive
readier
6. Ready / Superlative
readiest
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