Ready

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛdi/

Definitions of ready

adjective prepared or in a suitable state for an activity or situation

Example Sentences

A1 I am ready to go to the park.

A2 The cake is ready to be served.

B1 She is ready for the job interview.

B2 The team is ready to compete in the championship.

C1 The soldiers were ready for battle.

C2 The emergency response team is always ready for any situation.

Examples of ready in a Sentence

formal The team is ready to present their findings to the board.

informal Are you ready to go out for dinner?

slang I'm so ready to binge-watch that new series on Netflix.

figurative She was ready to face her fears and conquer them.

Grammatical Forms of ready

• past tense: readied
• plural: readies
• comparative: readier
• superlative: readiest
• present tense: ready
• future tense: will be ready
• perfect tense: has/have been ready
• continuous tense: is/are being ready
• singular: ready
• positive degree: ready
• infinitive: to ready
• gerund: readying
• participle: ready

Origin and Evolution of ready

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ready' originated from the Old English word 'ræde', meaning prepared or prompt.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ready' has evolved to encompass a broader sense of being prepared or equipped for a task or situation.