PREPARED Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

pri-ˈperd

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as in ready

being in a state of fitness for some experience or action a marathoner completely prepared for the grueling race

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prepared

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verb

past tense of prepare

as in readied

to make ready in advance I think I have prepared myself well for this challenge we prepared the classroom for the important visitors by getting rid of some unsightly clutter

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as in equipped

to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function basic training is intended to prepare raw recruits for active duty in the military

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as in composed

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form the CEO asked his assistant to prepare a statement for the press

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as in planned

to work out the details of (something) in advance preparing an escape route in case of a fire

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Recent Examples of prepared

Adjective

The most popular American sport, long recession-proof, forever immune to greed’s side effects, is prepared to stain its legacy. —

Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026 Florida’s waiver, which removes soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts from being bought with SNAP will go into force later this month on April 20. —

Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Verb

On top of mortgage payments, homebuyers in Hawaii should be prepared to spend $1,295 on home insurance, $937 on property taxes and $6,762 on utility bills each year. —

Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026 This adjustment came with a pay cut, which her family hadn't prepared for. —

Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prepared

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepared

Adjective

The Charlotte Hornets are now just 10 games away from the end of their regular season on April 12, which in recent seasons has meant that the crowds are paltry, the team is irrelevant and everyone is just ready to get the slog over with.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Lenovo Tablet Deal The Lenovo Idea Tab is a campus-ready tablet designed to bridge the gap between heavy study sessions and streaming marathons.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026