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UK//ɡɛt ˈrɛdi//US//ɡɛt ˈrɛdi//

Meaning of Get ready

Prepare oneself for an action or event.

In simple words: Prepare yourself for something.

Get ready in a sentence

  • It's time to get ready for the big game tonight.
  • You should get ready if you want to catch the bus.
  • Everyone needs to get ready for the meeting in five minutes.
  • The coach told the players to get ready for practice.
  • She quickly started to get ready for her date.

How to use Get ready

Use 'get ready' when preparing for an event, task, or situation. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual settings without a clear context.

Grammar pattern

get ready + for + object

Memory hint

Imagine a race where runners shout 'Get ready!' before the start.

Related words

Collocations with Get ready

  • get ready for
  • get ready to
  • get ready now
  • get ready quickly
  • get ready at home

Synonyms for Get ready

Common mistakes with Get ready

  • Confusing with 'get set', which means to prepare for a race or action.
  • Omitting 'for' before the object in sentences.
  • Using it in a context that requires a more formal phrase, like 'prepare oneself'.

Compare Get ready with Prepare, Make ready

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Frequently asked questions about Get ready

What does Get ready mean?

Prepare yourself for something.

What is the definition of Get ready?

Prepare oneself for an action or event.

How do you use Get ready in a sentence?

It's time to get ready for the big game tonight.

Can you give another example of Get ready?

You should get ready if you want to catch the bus.

What are synonyms for Get ready?

Common alternatives include prepare, gear up, get set, make ready, put in order.

What words go with Get ready?

It commonly pairs with get ready for, get ready to, get ready now, get ready quickly, get ready at home.

What are common mistakes when using Get ready?

Confusing with 'get set', which means to prepare for a race or action. Omitting 'for' before the object in sentences. Using it in a context that requires a more formal phrase, like 'prepare oneself'.

How do you pronounce Get ready?

US: //ɡɛt ˈrɛdi//, UK: //ɡɛt ˈrɛdi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Get ready?

Use 'get ready' when preparing for an event, task, or situation. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in overly casual settings without a clear context.