Synonyms of preparation

preparation

noun

1

as in readiness

the state of being ready to act when the need arises

Preparation can make the difference between life and death in a natural disaster.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• readiness
• awareness
• consciousness
• sensitivity
• mindfulness
• preparedness
• carefulness
• watchfulness
• care
• receptivity
• watch
• receptiveness
• aliveness
• cautiousness
• attentiveness
• vigilance
• wariness
• alertness
• chariness
• red alert
• alert
• heedfulness
• qui vive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unpreparedness
• unreadiness
• carelessness
• negligence
• inattention
• remissness
• inattentiveness
• heedlessness
• abstraction
• distraction
• daze
• daydreaming
• absentmindedness
• unwariness

2

as in training

the act or process of making ready for something

Much of the coursework this semester has been spent on preparation for the statewide exams.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• training
• readying
• education
• conditioning
• teaching
• schooling
• cultivation
• coaching
• instruction
• tuition
• development
• improvement
• tutoring
• tutelage
• guidance
• enlightenment
• edification
• nurturing
• pedagogy
• direction
• higher education
• nurturance
• higher learning
• pedagogics
• didactics

3

as in drug

a substance made ready for use as a medicine

To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drug
• medication
• dose
• remedy
• medicinal
• potion
• cure
• specific
• tablet
• pharmaceutical
• capsule
• dosage
• miracle drug
• physic
• wonder drug
• mixture
• compound
• bolus
• drop
• lozenge
• gelcap
• cap
• pilule