preparations
word · lemma: preparation
/ˌpɹɛpɝˈeɪʃənz/
pre-puh-RAY-shuhnz
/pɹˌɛpəɹˈeɪʃənz/
pre-puh-RAY-shuhnz
Definition
Things you do to get ready for something important, such as an event, a trip, or a task.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in formal, written, or planned contexts (events, travel, projects). Often used in plural ("make preparations"). Not used for food ('preparation' of a dish) in everyday talk—use 'preparations' for larger arrangements.
Spanish: preparativosPortuguese (BR): preparaçõesPortuguese (PT): preparativosChinese (Simplified): 准备工作Chinese (Traditional): 準備工作Hindi: तैयारियांArabic: التحضيراتBengali: প্রস্তুতিRussian: подготовкаJapanese: 準備Vietnamese: sự chuẩn bịKorean: 준비Turkish: hazırlıklarUrdu: تیاریاںIndonesian: persiapan
Example Sentences
We made all the preparations before the guests arrived.
basic
The preparations for the wedding took months.
basic
Please finish your preparations before the meeting starts.
basic
Despite our careful preparations, things still went wrong.
natural
All our preparations paid off in the end—it was a great event!
natural
She's busy with preparations for her big exam tomorrow.
natural