prepared

1 of 2

adjective

pre·​pared pri-ˈperd 

: subjected to a special process or treatment

preparedly

pri-ˈperd-lē 

-ˈper-əd-

adverb

prepared

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past tense and past participle of prepare

Synonyms of prepared

Adjective

• ready
• go

Examples of prepared in a Sentence

Adjective

The president read a prepared statement.

The store sells a selection of prepared foods.

I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared.

She was well-prepared and scored high on the test.

How much are you prepared to pay?

I wasn't prepared to spend that much money.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

The pair seemed prepared and methodical—not sloppy carousers but people with a plan. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Today, the customer base reflects the diversity of the surrounding neighborhood, with shoppers of all backgrounds stopping in for specialty products, custom cuts and prepared foods. — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Cut the tomatillo in half and place the halves, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of prepare

First Known Use

Adjective

1663, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prepared

• over-prepared
• pre-prepared

Rhymes for prepared

• undeclared
• unimpaired
• unprepared
• unrepaired
• aired
• bared
• blared
• caird
• cared
• chaired
• dared
• erred

Kids Definition

prepared

adjective

pre·​pared

pri-ˈpa(ə)rd, 

-ˈpe(ə)rd

: treated with a special process : given a special treatment