ready · adjective /ˈred.i/
Word family
Nouns: readiness
Adjectives: ready
Adverbs: readily
ready (PREPARED)
A1 never before noun prepared for doing something
Dictionary examples:
Give me a call when you're ready.
Are you ready to go yet?
We're going at eight, so you've got an hour to get ready.
When will the book be ready for publication?
Learner example:
Are you ready for some painting? (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)
ready (AVAILABLE)
A2 never before noun prepared and available to be eaten, drunk, used, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Is dinner ready?
The kids are ready for bed.
We're moving to new offices, but they won't be ready till next month.
I'll have dinner ready when you get back.
Learner example:
The meal will be ready at 6 o'clock. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Czech)
