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prepared

prepared

103 1.3
Ready to use or do something when needed
  • adjective
  • /prɪˈpɛrd/
translation icon : preparado
  • She always comes to class prepared with her homework completed and questions ready.
  • prepared to make
  • more prepared
  • quite prepared

And I asked her, are you prepared to do that, Right?

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Examples

  • After the first couple of weeks, I realized that I was not as prepared as I could have been.

    Academic text (2004)

  • But China is not nearly as prepared as it might seem.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Just be prepared to pay for it a lot.

  • Are you prepared to do that?

    The War Below (2021)

  • General, are you prepared to destroy the enemy?

    WarGames (1983)

  • Are you prepared to leave?

    This Island Earth (1955)

  • " We'll be as prepared as we can," said the Queen.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • I am pleased with his progress and feel he is very prepared for second grade!

    Academic text (2004)

  • You know, when it comes to tests, being prepared for exams, great.

    Hannah Kathleen

  • Are you prepared to defend your assessment practices if a parent were to contest a grade?

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

in order
vsprepared
233 1.6

Neatly arranged and ready to use

is made beforehand for use but does not stress correct arrangement
all set
vsprepared
  • Informal
170 1.6

Completely ready to begin

is made beforehand for use but may not imply full completeness or eagerness
ready to roll
vsprepared
  • Informal
29 4.3

Prepared to begin an activity such as a game or meeting

is made beforehand for use rather than implying instant action
at the ready
vsprepared
20 3.5

Prepared and available to use immediately

is made beforehand for use rather than only waiting for immediate use
good and ready
vsprepared
12 2.8

Completely prepared and willing to begin

is made beforehand for use but does not always mean willingness to act
primed
vsprepared
1 4.6

Ready to take action or respond quickly

is made beforehand for general use rather than showing a specific urge
ready to hand
vsprepared
1 3.4

You can reach and use it right away

is made beforehand for use but may not be physically nearby
on the ready
vsprepared
5.3

Prepared and alert to act immediately

is made beforehand for use rather than being actively on watch

Antonyms

unprepared
69 2.8

Not ready for something because the things you need or a plan are missing

How Ready

prepared
103 1.3
unprepared
69 2.8

Surface Forms

prepared positive

Morphology

prepared = prepare (transparent) = prepare + ed

Standard past-participle/adjectival formation from the verb 'prepare', so the meaning 'ready' is directly derived.

Etymology

Prepared comes from the parts pre- meaning 'before' and parare meaning 'to make ready'. So, to be prepared is to be 'made ready before' something happens, which is why it means you are ready in advance.