preparation
gb/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/ us/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
A2
Anglais
~ 2100
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
action
1
Process of getting ready
The act of getting ready for something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] makes preparation(s) for [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'preparation' (the process) with 'preparedness' (the state of being ready).
Synonymes
readiness (Implies a state of being ready rather than the process.)
|
planning (Focuses more on organizing in advance rather than all aspects of getting ready.)
Antonymes
improvisation (Acting without preparation or planning.)
Collocations
careful preparation
|make preparations
|in preparation for
|lack of preparation
|thorough preparation
Thèmes
daily life
|planning
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemples
- The team spent weeks in preparation for the big game.
- Good preparation is essential for a successful presentation.
- She made careful preparations before her guests arrived.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need more preparation before the exam.
- He made preparations for his trip.
- They worked hard in preparation for the show.
Nom
B1
entity
2
Specially made substance or mixture
Something that is made for a special use, like food or medicine.
Schéma d’usage :
a preparation of [substance] for [purpose]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this meaning with the general process sense, not realizing it refers to an actual object or product.
Synonymes
compound (More technical; refers to a chemically combined substance.)
|
formula (Often used when referring to a precise scientific recipe.)
Antonymes
raw material (An unprocessed substance rather than a prepared one.)
Collocations
herbal preparation
|medical preparation
|cosmetic preparation
Thèmes
science
|health
|food
|food_drink
Exemples
- The pharmacist gave me a herbal preparation to help me sleep.
- This cream is a special preparation for sensitive skin.
- The chef used a secret preparation to flavor the dish.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The doctor gave me a medical preparation.
- This is a special preparation for your hair.
- He made a herbal preparation to help me relax.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
preparation
API
GB/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
US/pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
pre - par - a - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: preparation
- Plural: preparation, preparations
Famille de mots
Forms
preparations
noun
Core family
prepare
verb A2
prepared
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unprepared
adjective
Advanced or less common
preparedness
noun B2
preparatory
adjective B2
Expressions
in preparation for
1/ˈɪn pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Before an event to get ready
Before something happens, to get ready for it.
Exemples
- She studied hard in preparation for the exam.
- The streets were cleaned in preparation for the parade.
lack of preparation
1/lˈæk əv pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Not having made needed plans
When you have not done what is needed to get ready.
Exemples
- The team's failure was due to lack of preparation.
- His speech showed a clear lack of preparation.
make preparations
1/mˈeɪk pɹˌɛpɚˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
Do things needed to be ready
To do the things needed so you are ready for something.
Exemples
- We need to make preparations for the wedding.
- They made preparations before the storm arrived.