prepared

adjective

pre·​pared pri-ˈperd 

: subjected to a special process or treatment

preparedly

pri-ˈperd-lē 

-ˈper-əd-

adverb

Synonyms

• 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

Be prepared for the Trump haters to say everything is going to be wrong. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 June 2025

Iran launched a limited missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites but indicating it was prepared to step back from escalating tensions in the volatile region. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025

Yet the most prepared founders can still leverage it. —Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025

Outfront officials declined interview requests this week but emailed a prepared statement. —David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025

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