prepared

adjective

pre·​pared pri-ˈperd How to pronounce prepared (audio)
: subjected to a special process or treatment
preparedly
pri-ˈperd-lē How to pronounce prepared (audio)
-ˈper-əd-
adverb

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.
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Mango said having someone to go to who wasn't a higher-ranking official in the class to ask simple questions about station etiquette or what to pack made his transition easier and better prepared for life at the station. Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Be prepared for winter driving conditions and possible travel difficulties. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 Add Cake batter to pans: Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024 Irrespective of whether Putin is really prepared to go nuclear, the threat is intended to show the world that Russia remains a major power and that Washington and its allies should limit their support for Ukraine. Greg McKenna, Fortune Europe, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prepared 

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of prepare

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prepared was in 1663

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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepared. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

prepared

adjective
pre·​pared
pri-ˈpa(ə)rd,
-ˈpe(ə)rd
: treated with a special process : given a special treatment

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