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Definition for ready

adjective as in prepared; available

Strongest matches

accessible, apt, handy, qualified, ripe

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adjusted, anticipating, arranged, completed, covered, equipped, fit, near, organized, primed, set, waiting, wired

adjective as in willing, inclined

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apt, eager, enthusiastic, glad, happy, keen, prone

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disposed, game, minded, predisposed, prompt, wired

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agreeable, ardent, fain, game for, psyched-up, zealous

adjective as in skillful, intelligent

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active, apt, handy, keen, quick, smart

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acute, adept, alert, dynamic, expert, live, prompt, rapid, sharp

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adroit, astute, bright, brilliant, clever, deft, dexterous, masterly, perceptive, proficient, quick-witted, resourceful, skilled

verb as in prepare

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arrange, brace, equip, fit, fix, gird, provide, warm up

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brief, fortify, get, make, order, organize, post, prep, set, strengthen

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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

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Back on board the train, the silver adventurers are ready to crash out.

From BBC

But he’s back in the playoffs and ready to play the game he loves.

From Los Angeles Times

"You've got Carol who can actually fly a plane, I can fly a kite," says Alison, adding: "I am ready for Air Force Huns".

From BBC

"Will be back refreshed and ready to rock in the second half of 2026."

From BBC

As Dr Marcus Harrington, a lecturer in psychology, gets me ready for my night, he tells me he will be sleeping on a camp bed while monitoring me from the room next door.

From BBC

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

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