Ingles

ready

gb/ɹˈɛdi/ us/ɹˈɛdi/
A1 Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective A1 state
1

Prepared and available for use

Prepared and able to do something or be used right away.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] is ready to [do something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ready' with 'prepare'. 'Prepare' is the action of getting ready; 'ready' describes the state after preparation.
Mga kasingkahulugan
prepared (More formal and often implies thoroughness in readiness.)
Mga kasalungat
unprepared (Lacking preparation or readiness for something.)
Mga kolokasyon
get ready |ready to go |ready for anything |ready and waiting |ready for use
Mga tema
daily life |work |planning |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She was ready to leave when the taxi arrived.
  • The documents are ready for your signature.
  • Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.
  • He’s always ready to help his friends.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I am ready to go.
  • The food is ready now.
  • She is ready for school.
  • We are ready to start.
Pandiwa B1 action
2

Prepare something or someone

To make something or someone ready for something.

Padron ng paggamit: to ready [someone/something] for [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners often use 'get ready' instead of the verb 'ready', which is less common and more formal in modern English.
Mga kasingkahulugan
prepare (Most common general term for making ready; 'ready' is less frequent and sometimes more formal.)
Mga kasalungat
neglect (Fail to prepare or take care of something.)
Mga kolokasyon
ready the equipment |ready yourself |ready the team
Mga tema
daily life |work |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • They readied the room for the meeting.
  • She readied herself for the interview.
  • The crew readied the ship for departure.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I will ready my bag for school.
  • He readied the car for the trip.
  • We must ready the house for guests.
adjective A2 state
3

Willing and mentally prepared

Wanting and prepared in your mind to do something now.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] is ready to [do something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
willing (Focuses more on consent than preparation.)
Mga kasalungat
reluctant (Unwilling or hesitant to do something.)
Mga kolokasyon
ready to talk |ready to listen |ready to fight
Mga tema
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • I’m ready to hear your side of the story.
  • She wasn’t ready to forgive him yet.
  • They are ready to sign the agreement.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I am ready to help you.
  • He is ready to play now.
  • We are ready to work.
adjective B1 property
4

Quick or likely to act

Quick to do something without waiting or thinking much.

Padron ng paggamit: [someone] is ready to [do something]
Mga kasingkahulugan
inclined (More formal; suggests tendency rather than speed.)
Mga kasalungat
hesitant (Slow or unwilling to act or decide.)
Mga kolokasyon
ready to believe |ready to blame |ready to accept
Mga tema
personality |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She’s always ready to help others in need.
  • He was ready to believe any rumor he heard.
  • They were ready to blame the weather.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I am ready to help my friends.
  • He is ready to believe her story.
  • They are ready to try new food.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
ready
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛdi/
US/ɹˈɛdi/
Mga pantig at diin
ready (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (ready)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
  • Base: ready
  • Comparative: readier
  • Superlative: readiest
Verb
  • Base: ready
  • 3rd Person Singular: readies
  • Present Participle: readying
  • Past: readied
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
readies verb readying verb readied verb readier adjective readiest adjective
Core family
readiness noun B2 readily adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unready adjective
Mga ekspresyon

at the ready

1
/ˈæt ðə ɹˈɛdi/
fixed phrase

Prepared for immediate use

Ready and available to use right away.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The firefighters stood at the ready in case of an emergency.
  • She kept a pen at the ready during the meeting.

get ready

1
/ɡˈɛt ɹˈɛdi/
fixed phrase

Prepare for something soon

To prepare yourself or something for something that will happen soon.

Mga Halimbawa
  • Hurry up and get ready, we’re leaving in ten minutes.
  • She’s getting ready for her big presentation.

make ready

1
/mˈeɪk ɹˈɛdi/
fixed phrase formal

Prepare something for use or action

To prepare something so it can be used or happen soon.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The soldiers made ready their weapons before the march.
  • We must make ready the hall before guests arrive.

ready and waiting

1
/ɹˈɛdi ˈænd wˈeɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Completely prepared and waiting

Completely prepared and waiting for someone or something to happen.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The team was ready and waiting when the bus arrived.
  • Dinner was ready and waiting when we got home.

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