■ adjective ( readier , readiest )
1》 in a suitable state for an activity or situation; fully prepared.
↘made suitable and available for immediate use.
2》 willing to do something.
3》 in such a condition as to be likely to do something.
4》 easily available or obtained; within reach.
5》 immediate, quick, or prompt: a ~ smile.
■ adverb [usu. in combination ] done in advance of being needed: ~-cooked meals.
■ noun ( plural readies ) ( readies or the ~ ) Brit. informal available money; cash.
■ verb ( readies , ~ing , readied ) prepare for an action or purpose.
Phrases
at the ~ prepared or available for immediate use.
make ~ prepare.
Origin
ME: from OE rde (from a Gmc base meaning 'arrange, prepare') + -y 1 .