- ready
- ready [red′ē]adj.readier, readiest [ME redie < OE ræde, ready, prepared (for riding), akin to ridan, to ride, Ger bereit, ready, ON greithr, prepared, Goth garaiths, arranged: for IE base see RIDE]1. prepared or equipped to act or be used immediately [ready to go, ready for occupancy]2. unhesitant; willing [a ready worker]3.a) likely or liable immediately [ready to cry]b) apt; inclined [always ready to blame others]4. clever and skillful mentally or physically; dexterous [a ready wit]5. done or made without delay; prompt [a ready reply]6. convenient or handy to use; available immediately [ready cash]7. Obs. at hand; present: a response to a roll callvt.readied, readyingto get or make ready; prepare: often used reflexivelyn.[Brit. Informal] ready money; cash at hand: usually with theSYN.- QUICK——————at the readyin a position or state of being prepared for immediate use [to hold a gun at the ready]——————make ready1. to prepare; get in order2. to dress
English World dictionary. V. Neufeldt. 2014.