ready
word
/ˈɹɛdi/
RED-ee
/ɹˈɛdi/
RED-ee
Definition
Prepared or fully organized to do something or deal with a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both everyday and formal contexts. Often used with verbs like 'be', 'get', and phrases such as 'ready to go', 'ready for action'. Don't confuse with 'already' which relates to time.
Spanish: listo - preparadoPortuguese (BR): pronto - preparadoPortuguese (PT): pronto - preparadoChinese (Simplified): 准备好Chinese (Traditional): 準備好Hindi: तैयारArabic: جاهزBengali: তৈরি - প্রস্তুতRussian: готов - готовыйJapanese: 準備ができている - レディーVietnamese: sẵn sàng - chuẩn bị sẵnKorean: 준비된 - 준비가 된Turkish: hazırUrdu: تیارIndonesian: siap
Example Sentences
I am ready to start my homework.
basic
Are you ready to go to school?
basic
I’m almost ready; just putting on my shoes now.
natural
Are you ready for the big game tonight?
natural
She was ready to leave as soon as the meeting ended.
natural
The food is ready to eat.
basic