Prepared vs Ready

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Prepared

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adjective

Ready

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adjective
 PreparedReady
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈpeəd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈperd/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈredi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈredi/"]/
SignificadoReady for somethingPrepared or willing to do something.
ExemploShe felt confident because she was prepared for the exam.I am ready to start the project.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A1
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, feel, seem, perfectly, properly, thoroughly, be prepared for the worst, be prepared for any eventuality, carefully, meticulously, hastilyappear, 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
Antônimosunprepared, unreadyunprepared, incomplete, hesitant
Erros comunsConfused with 'preparing' — 'prepared' means ready, while 'preparing' means getting ready., Using it without an object — 'prepared for' should typically be followed by something specific., Incorrectly saying 'prepared to' when 'prepared for' is needed.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'.
Notas de usoUse 'prepared' when indicating readiness for an event or situation. More formal in academic or professional contexts but can be used generally. Avoid in casual or informal settings where simpler terms might be more suitable.Use 'ready' when someone is prepared for an action. It’s neutral, suitable for most contexts. Avoid in overly formal writing.

Perguntas frequentes: Prepared vs Ready

Qual é a diferença entre Prepared e Ready?

Prepared: Ready for something Ready: Prepared or willing to do something.

Qual é mais avançada: Prepared e Ready?

Prepared é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Prepared e Ready estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Prepared: B1, Ready: A1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Prepared e Ready?

Prepared: adjective, Ready: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Prepared: She felt confident because she was prepared for the exam. Ready: I am ready to start the project.

Posso usar Prepared e Ready de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Prepared e Ready são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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