Ready
Example: She is ready to leave the house now
Definition
"Ready" means being fully prepared or available to do something immediately or without delay. When someone is "ready," they have completed any necessary preparations and are in a suitable state to begin an action, as in the phrase, 'She is ready to leave the house now.'
Etymology
The word "ready" comes from the Old English 'ræde,' meaning 'prepared, prompt, or willing.' It is related to the German 'bereit' and Dutch 'raad,' all stemming from the Proto-Germanic root '*rēdaz,' meaning 'counsel' or 'advice.' Did you know that "ready" originally implied being 'advised' or 'counseled' to act, reflecting preparedness?
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"Ready" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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