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ready

[red-ee] / ˈrɛd i /
ADJECTIVE
prepared; available
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accessible apt handy qualified ripe
STRONG
adjusted anticipating arranged completed covered equipped fit near organized primed set waiting wired
WEAK
all set all systems go at beck and call at fingertips at hand at the ready champing at bit close to hand convenient equal to expectant fixed for in line in order in place in position in readiness in the saddle on call on hand on tap on the brink open to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incapable unskilled
WEAK
unavailable uneducated unprepared unready untrained
ADJECTIVE
willing, inclined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apt eager enthusiastic glad happy keen prone
STRONG
disposed game minded predisposed prompt wired
WEAK
agreeable ardent fain game for psyched-up zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic unenthusiastic uninterested
STRONG
disinclined disinterested unprepared unwilling
WEAK
immature
ADJECTIVE
skillful, intelligent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active apt handy keen quick smart
STRONG
acute adept alert dynamic expert live prompt rapid sharp
WEAK
adroit astute bright brilliant clever deft dexterous masterly perceptive proficient quick-witted resourceful skilled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull ignorant lazy slow stupid
STRONG
unskilled
WEAK
immature uneducated unsuitable untrained
VERB
prepare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrange brace equip fit fix gird provide warm up
STRONG
brief fortify get make order organize post prep set strengthen
WEAK
clear the decks fill in fit out gear up get ready get set keep posted let in on make ready make up pave the way psych up put on to wise up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorganize
STRONG
disallow discourage disorder displace dissuade halt prevent weaken
WEAK
hold back retard slow

Example Sentences

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“It wasn’t just that those attacks didn’t work. It’s that she was prepared for them and ready to respond that got her through that race,” Erickson said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"I can tell you, they are excited and they are ready," Young said with a smile.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Some current and former spaceflight officials are skeptical that the Starship lander will be ready for that operation, given the amount of development work ahead and the relatively tight time frame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

This time, those around her feel she is ready to leap into the top coaches conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“You sure you’re ready to take on Fran’s hill?” he asks.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.