at the ready

Speech parts

1. at the ready - Phrase

2. at the ready - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

ready for immediate use

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

available near close handy prepared fit arranged ready accessible waiting convenient achievable attainable obtainable primed
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Antonyms

away far lost isolated remote distant
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Examples

Dango, Pume, Thwither: down with Visbhume's breeches; let him hold his backside at the ready. Jack Vance

soldiers with guns at the ready Source: Internet

students with pens and notebooks at the ready Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

at the ready

Close letter words and terms

at the range at the rate at the rate of exchange at the rear at the rear of at the receiving end