readying

ADJECTIVE

preliminary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploratory preparatory prior

STRONG

basic first fundamental opening pilot primary qualifying test trial

WEAK

elemental elementary inductive initiatory preceding precursory prefatory preparing primal

Antonyms

STRONG

additional extra secondary

WEAK

closing concluding final

ADJECTIVE

prolegomenous

Synonyms

WEAK

basic elemental elementary exploratory first fundamental inductive initiatory introductory opening pilot preceding precursory prefatory preparatory preparing primal primary prior qualifying test trial

NOUN

Synonyms

STRONGEST

packing storing

STRONG

burdening charging cramming cumbering encumbering filling lading priming

NOUN

preparation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrangement construction education establishment formation groundwork measure plan precaution preparedness qualification rehearsal study training

STRONG

alertness anticipation background base basis evolution expectation fitting foresight foundation gestation homework incubation manufacture provision rundown safeguard schoolwork substructure tryout workout

WEAK

buildup dry run getting ready lead time making ready preparing putting in order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance

WEAK

ingredient unreadiness

NOUN

rehearsal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drill practice session reading recital tryout workout

STRONG

call description experiment going-over practice prep recitation recounting relation run through shakedown

WEAK

dry run rehearsing retelling test flight trial balloon trial performance

Antonyms

WEAK

cold turkey

NOUN

training

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coaching discipline drill education exercise guidance instruction practice schooling teaching workout

STRONG

background basics buildup cultivation domestication foundation grounding groundwork indoctrination preliminaries principles seasoning sharpening tuition tune-up tutelage upbringing warmup

WEAK

chalk talk

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance neglect

STRONG

destruction

Example Sentences

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When the going gets tough, the tough start readying their dry powder for deployment.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

According to Sheetal Sapale, vice-president at research firm Pharmarack, major firms including Cipla, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Biocon, Natco, Zydus and Mankind Pharma are readying branded generics, with many more likely to follow.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Thailand is readying to evacuate its citizens from the Middle East by military or charter flights, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Sunday.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

As I read his thoughts while readying to dig into my lunch, I almost felt bad for Boatwright, whose 2025 base salary was $1.1 million, per Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I stood and went to my room, pausing to take a last look at my father, who was inhaling deeply, readying himself to deliver a lengthy lecture.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

readying

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