prepared

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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

Women will be the biggest winners in the $124 trillion 'great wealth transfer' taking place through 2048, yet surveys show many women aren't prepared to inherit all that money. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026

Is the organization more resilient and better prepared for the next disruption? — Deepali Kaushik, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Restrictions on shipping through key global trade routes are stoking concerns of a coming worldwide food-price shock, with poor countries particularly ill prepared. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In Milan, and elsewhere in Italy, there’s an abundance of gourmet stores selling prepared foods that allow everyone, including visitors without kitchens, the ability to serve an exquisite, impromptu meal. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 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