Dictionary Entry
ready
ready is a 5-letter English word with 18 senses as adverb, noun, transitive verb, verb, and adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the troops are ready to march; ready for the journey. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
5 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 8 · 18 senses
Definitions
- 1superlative
Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the troops are ready to march; ready for the journey.
- 2superlative
Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.
- 3superlative
Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
- 4superlative
Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a ready apprehension; ready wit; a ready writer or workman.
- 5superlative
Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.
- 6superlative
On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a following infinitive.
- 7superlative
A word of command, or a position, in the manual of arms, at which the piece is cocked and held in position to execute promptly the next command, which is, aim.
- 8adverb
In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
- 9noun
Ready money; cash; -- commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready.
- 10transitive verb
To dispose in order.
- 11noun
poised for action
"their guns were at the ready"
- 12verb
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
"Get the children ready for school!"
"prepare for war"
- 13verb
prepare for eating by applying heat
"Cook me dinner, please"
"can you make me an omelette?"
- 14adjective
(of especially money) immediately available
"he seems to have ample ready money"
"a ready source of cash"
- 15adjective
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
"a quick mind"
"a ready wit"
Synonyms
- 16adjective
made suitable and available for immediate use
"dinner is ready"
- 17adjective
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
"get ready"
"she is ready to resign"
- 18adjective
mentally disposed
"he was ready to believe her"
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