Ready Definition
ready
adjective
- completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress; "get ready"; "she is ready to resign"; "the bridge is ready to collapse"; "I am ready to work"; "ready for action"; "ready for use"; "the soup will be ready in a minute"; "ready to learn to read"
- (of especially money) immediately available; "he seems to have ample ready money"; "a ready source of cash"
- mentally disposed; "he was ready to believe her"
- made suitable and available for immediate use; "dinner is ready"
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity; "a quick mind"; "a ready wit"
noun
- poised for action; "their guns were at the ready"
verb
- prepare for eating by applying heat; "Cook me dinner, please"; "can you make me an omelette?"; "fix breakfast for the guests, please"
- make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc; "Get the children ready for school!"; "prepare for war"; "I was fixing to leave town after I paid the hotel bill"
"Ready" in song lyrics
See how ready is used in real songs:
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"Coast to coast, it's got to grow steady so I'm ready"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"We load the guns and plus we ready"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Shot Me Down -
"Keep your heed at arms, reached, cocked and ready"
2 Live Crew f/ Ice-T — The Real One
Words that rhyme with ready
Usage tips for "ready"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ready" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ready to find words that pair well.