prepared

adjective

pre·​pared pri-ˈperd 

: subjected to a special process or treatment

preparedly

pri-ˈperd-lē 

-ˈper-əd-

adverb

Synonyms of prepared

• ready
• go

Examples of prepared in a Sentence

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

Credentials Without Capability This is the leader who has the title, the résumé, the years of experience, but is not prepared to lead in conditions that exist today. — Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Ellison said Friday that the company still expects to win at trial, but is prepared to offer concessions to get the deal done sooner than that. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

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Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, with its many partners, are absolutely prepared to assist with placement of every one of these horses if carriage owners relinquish them. — Wayne Pacelle, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of prepare

First Known Use

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