A2 adjective Neutral #450 most common

ready

/ˈrɛdi/

To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.

Examples

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1

Are you ready to go to the park?

Are you prepared to leave for the park?

2

Please inform us when the report is ready for review.

Please notify us when the document is prepared to be checked.

3

I'm ready for some food!

I am very prepared and eager to eat.

Word Family

Noun
readiness
Verb
ready
Adverb
readily
Adjective
ready
Related
readiness
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'RED-y' apple: when an apple turns bright red, it is READY to be eaten.

Quick Quiz

Wait a minute, I am not ______ to leave the house yet.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ready

Examples

1

Are you ready to go to the park?

everyday

Are you prepared to leave for the park?

2

Please inform us when the report is ready for review.

formal

Please notify us when the document is prepared to be checked.

3

I'm ready for some food!

informal

I am very prepared and eager to eat.

4

The chemical solution must be ready before the experiment begins.

academic

The liquid mixture must be prepared prior to starting the test.

5

Our team is ready to launch the new marketing campaign next week.

business

Our group is prepared to start the new advertising strategy next week.

Word Family

Noun
readiness
Verb
ready
Adverb
readily
Adjective
ready
Related
readiness

Common Collocations

get ready to prepare oneself
ready for prepared for a specific thing or event
ready to prepared to perform an action
nearly ready almost prepared
always ready constantly prepared

Common Phrases

Ready, steady, go!

A phrase used to start a race.

Ready or not

Something is going to happen regardless of preparation.

Rough and ready

Simple and quick but effective.

Often Confused With

ready vs already

Already is an adverb meaning 'by this time', while ready is an adjective meaning 'prepared'.

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Usage Notes

Ready is most commonly used after the verb 'to be'. It is frequently followed by 'to' plus a verb or 'for' plus a noun.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'already' when they mean 'ready' in sentences like 'I am already' instead of 'I am ready'.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'RED-y' apple: when an apple turns bright red, it is READY to be eaten.

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Word Origin

From the Old English word 'ræde', which meant 'prepared' or 'arranged'.

Grammar Patterns

be + ready + to + verb be + ready + for + noun
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Cultural Context

In English-speaking cultures, 'Ready, set, go!' is the standard countdown for children's games and professional races.

Quick Quiz

Wait a minute, I am not ______ to leave the house yet.

Correct!

The correct answer is: ready

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