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prepared

[pri-paird] / prɪˈpɛərd /
ADJECTIVE
ready in body or mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able adapted arranged groomed inclined planned processed qualified willing
STRONG
adjusted disposed fit fixed framed minded predisposed primed rehearsed rigged set stacked up wired
WEAK
all bases covered all set all systems go available gaffed handy in order in readiness of a mind on guard prepped psyched-up set-up sewed-up up on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unable
STRONG
disinclined indefinite unfixed unwilling
WEAK
ignorant neglectful unprepared unready

Example Sentences

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Discussion about LIV's future went into overdrive on Wednesday as the tour prepared for its latest event in Mexico.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Viva Energy asked for trading in its shares to be halted while it prepared an announcement on the impact of the fire, which it described as significant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“All the people who are celebrating this ‘win for child safety’ might actually be inviting a set of payloads or baggage that they’re not prepared for,” Goldman said.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Just be prepared to download yet another app on your phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

It was as though I had agonized over an exam, prepared for the worst, then passed with flying colors in spite of myself.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo