Synonyms of preparation

preparation

noun

1

as in readiness

the state of being ready to act when the need arises

Preparation can make the difference between life and death in a natural disaster.

Related Words

• readiness
• awareness
• consciousness
• sensitivity
• mindfulness
• preparedness
• carefulness
• watchfulness
• care
• receptivity
• watch
• receptiveness
• aliveness
• cautiousness
• attentiveness
• vigilance
• wariness
• alertness
• chariness
• red alert
• alert
• heedfulness
• qui vive

Dissimilar Words

• unpreparedness
• unreadiness
• carelessness
• negligence
• inattention
• remissness
• inattentiveness
• heedlessness
• abstraction
• distraction
• daze
• daydreaming
• absentmindedness
• unwariness

2

as in training

the act or process of making ready for something

Much of the coursework this semester has been spent on preparation for the statewide exams.

Related Words

• training
• readying
• education
• conditioning
• teaching
• schooling
• cultivation
• coaching
• instruction
• tuition
• development
• improvement
• tutoring
• tutelage
• guidance
• enlightenment
• edification
• nurturing
• pedagogy
• direction
• higher education
• nurturance
• higher learning
• pedagogics
• didactics

3

as in drug

a substance made ready for use as a medicine

To avoid side effects, the preparation should be taken with food.

Related Words

• drug
• medication
• dose
• remedy
• medicinal
• potion
• cure
• specific
• tablet
• pharmaceutical
• capsule
• dosage
• miracle drug
• physic
• wonder drug
• mixture
• compound
• bolus
• drop
• lozenge
• gelcap
• cap
• pilule

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of preparation

The position involves overseeing and training attorneys, as well as law clerks and summer interns, on misdemeanor and felony case preparation and trial strategy. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

This change came in 2024, in response to a 2022 review of the state’s oversight in lethal injection medication preparation. — Allen Chang, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2026

No leaks were detected during final preparations for launch Thursday, and Dragon’s propulsion system appeared to be functioning well after arriving in orbit. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

Rather didn’t just preside over news stories – he was immersed in their preparation and aware of their potential impact. — Walter Podrazik, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026