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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Hatched on February 25, this tiny as-yet-unnamed creature in the fluffy white feather shrug looks fully prepared for the Raptor Met Gala. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 May 2025 Pour batter into prepared baking pan, and spread evenly to edges. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 2 May 2025 Linda is prepared to take matters into her own hands when Nicky orchestrates a drone attack to incapacitate her, after which Charity pushes Linda off the cliff to her death. Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 May 2025 Democrats are prepared to assail Trump’s budget as further evidence that the Republican administration is intent on gutting government programs that Americans depend on. Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 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 12 May. 2025.

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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