I. ˈre-dē adjective
( read·i·er ; -est )
Etymology: Middle English redy; akin to Old English ge rǣde ready, Gothic ga raiths arranged
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : prepared mentally or physically for some experience or action
b. : prepared for immediate use
dinner is ready
2.
a. : willingly disposed : inclined
ready to agree to his proposal
b. : likely to do something indicated
a house that looks ready to collapse
3. : displayed readily and spontaneously
a ready wit
4. : immediately available
had ready cash
Synonyms: see quick
• read·i·ness noun
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- at the ready
II. transitive verb
( read·ied ; ready·ing )
Date: 14th century
: to make ready