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ready

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1. ready - Noun

2. ready - Adjective

3. ready - Verb

5. ready - Adjective Satellite

6. Ready - Proper noun

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Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the troops are ready to march; ready for the journey.

Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.

Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.

Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a ready apprehension; ready wit; a ready writer or workman.

Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.

On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a following infinitive.

A word of command, or a position, in the manual of arms, at which the piece is cocked and held in position to execute promptly the next command, which is, aim.

In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.

Ready money; cash; -- commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready.

To dispose in order.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Cook me dinner, please Source: Internet

can you make me an omelette? Source: Internet

fix breakfast for the guests, please Source: Internet

Get the children ready for school! Source: Internet

prepare for war Source: Internet

I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill Source: Internet

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