ready

verb

readied; readying

transitive verb

: to make ready

Synonyms of ready

• prepare
• equip
• qualify

Examples of ready in a Sentence

They readied the room for guests.

She readied herself to speak.

We have to ready ourselves for a tough fight ahead.

Recent Examples on the Web

The delay on the visas meant waiting three months for the SS Marco Polo to return to Genoa, then ready itself for the next crossing. —Literary Hub, 3 June 2026

Hong attributed the months of delay to the overhaul of the ship, safety checks and readying the necessary paperwork. —Wayne Chang, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

World Cup games begin in Southern California in June, and Los Angeles is readying to host the 2028 Olympics. —Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 2 June 2026

Alongside the coding model, Microsoft is readying new MAI models for voice, image and transcription. —Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing ready

• at the ready
• get ready
• (get) ready, (get) set, go
• oven-ready
• ready box
• ready-made
• ready room
• ready, steady, go
• ready to roll
• ready-to-wear
• ready-witted
• rough-and-ready
• shovel-ready
• the ready

Rhymes for ready

• heady
• reddi
• steady
• teddy
• thready
• already
• unsteady

Kids Definition

ready

1 of 2 adjective

ˈred-ē 

readier; readiest

1

: prepared for use or action

dinner is ready

2

: likely to do something

ready to cry

3

: willing sense 1

ready to give aid

4

: showing ease and promptness

a ready answer

5

: available right away : handy

ready money

readily

ˈred-ᵊl-ē

adverb

readiness

ˈred-ē-nəs

noun

ready

2 of 2 verb

readied; readying

: to make ready : prepare