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

Yet, unlike many of his fellow Trump-following brethren, Hilton is prepared to engage. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Arrange the chicken on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space all around for the veggies. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Tuesday’s hearing ended with the judge asking both sides to pick a new trial date, though neither the prosecution nor the defense was prepared to commit to one. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026

Or marketing might have been creating interest in areas where the company wasn’t prepared to compete. — Michael Londgren, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 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