1
as in go
being in a state of fitness for some experience or action
after studying for months, she felt ready for the bar exam
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I'm ready to help, if I can
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in quick
having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation
had a ready response to every one of her objections regarding the feasibility of the plan
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
we're hoping you have a ready solution to our networking problem
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to prepare
to make competent (as by training, skill, or ability) for a particular office or function
this advanced course should ready him for college
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in to arrange
to make ready in advance
we can ready the desserts for the party a day in advance
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in to fortify
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
the basketball players sat quietly in the locker room, readying themselves for the final game of the season
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ready
Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Lewis’s Father Christmas travels eternally through Narnia — which hasn’t celebrated Christmas in 100 years, thanks to the titular witch — on a sleigh with two oversize beavers and a sack full of magical weapons ready for the day the children who will save Narnia finally show up.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Seoul, South Korea CNN — There is growing intelligence that North Korea has been readying itself for a more direct role in Russia’s war in Ukraine, a move that could reverberate far beyond the frontlines of the war raging in Europe.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ready 
Adjective
Read ahead to find all of our favorite early Wayfair’s Black Friday sale deals and get your home decor refreshed and ready for the holiday season and beyond.
—Verb
That is a popular question among a cohort of Americans who are convinced of a coming cataclysm between violent factions in the country—and who are readying themselves for it.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for ready
Adjective
-
If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic.Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023
-
This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling.Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
Adjective
-
The Biden administration was working on things to incentivize innovation, giving money to people willing to take on zoning challenges.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
-
This time, President-elect Donald Trump knows a lot more about how to manipulate the levers of power and plans to surround himself with loyalists willing to do his bidding in making sweeping changes to both policies and processes.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Don’t be too quick to buy into something that is a fleeting desire.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
-
This video raises a lot of questions, many of which commenters on the video were quick to point out.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
But because pressured waterfowl aren’t easy to fool, hunters have been trying to perfect the art of decoy deception to swing the odds in their favor.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
-
To make this easier, appointments are not required.Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Build excitement and awareness (and emotionally prepare people for upcoming changes) with tools like teaser emails and environmental signage.Jill Collins, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
-
As states pursue a long-term solution for the river, Arizona is preparing for a new world of unreliable Colorado River water.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Working with public and private sectors, CISA provided tools, threat analysis, and mitigation strategies to fortify the nation’s defenses.Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
-
Now that Cole's immediate future with the club is secured, Cashman can investigate other possibilities to fortify the rotation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Mango said having someone to go to who wasn't a higher-ranking official in the class to ask simple questions about station etiquette or what to pack made his transition easier and better prepared for life at the station.Fernanda Figueroa, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
-
Be prepared for winter driving conditions and possible travel difficulties.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Smuggling networks were glad to help, charging fees that could reach $90,000 per person.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
-
All will be glad when this singularly nasty election is over.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near ready
Cite this Entry
“Ready.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share