Cool MateReady
UK /["/ˈredi/"]/US /["/ˈredi/"]/
Definition
fully prepared for what you are going to do and able to start it immediately
In simple words: Prepared or willing to do something.
Examples
- I am ready to start the project.
- Is everyone ready for the presentation?
- She felt ready to take on new challenges.
- The toys are ready for the children to play.
- He is always ready to help his friends.
Usage notes
Use 'ready' when someone is prepared for an action. It’s neutral, suitable for most contexts. Avoid in overly formal writing.
Grammar pattern
be + ready + (to + verb)
Memory hint
Think of being 'read-y' with a book, prepared to dive into the story.
Collocations
- appear
- be
- feel
- all
- completely
- totally
- for
- with
- appear
- be
- feel
- all
- completely
- totally
- for
- with
- appear
- be
- seem
- more than
- only too
- very
- ready and willing
Synonyms
- on the point of
Antonyms
- unprepared
- incomplete
- hesitant
Common mistakes
- Using 'ready' without 'to' when followed by a verb.
- Confusing 'ready' with 'set' in phrases like 'ready, set, go'.
- Using 'ready' in negative forms incorrectly, such as 'not ready to can'.