Word Meaning

Meaning of ready

- Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the troops are ready to march; ready for the journey.
- Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.
- Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
- Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a ready apprehension; ready wit; a ready writer or workman.
- Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.
- On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a following infinitive.
- A word of command, or a position, in the manual of arms, at which the piece is cocked and held in position to execute promptly the next command, which is, aim.
- In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
- Ready money; cash; -- commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready.
- To dispose in order.

Crossword clue for ready

- ..., aim, fire!
- All set to follow text with youth leader
- array
- Duly equipped
- Gear up
- Geared up
- High-pitched
- On standby
- Prepare
- Prepared
- prolific
- psych up
- Upright, slender piping
- Wait on