01 a. 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 …
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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.
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Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.“My oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.” — Matt. xxii. 4.
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Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.“I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem, for the name of the Lord Jesus.” — Acts xxi. 13.“If need be, I am ready to forego And quit.” — Milton.
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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.“Gurth, whose temper was ready, though surly.” — Sir W. Scott.
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Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.“A sapling pine he wrenched from out the ground, The readiest weapon that his fury found.” — Dryden.
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On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a following infinitive.“My heart is ready to crack.” — Shak.
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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.(Mil.)
Phrases & compounds
All ready —
ready in every particular; wholly equipped or prepared.
Ready money —
means of immediate payment; cash.
Ready reckoner —
a book of tables for facilitating computations, as of interest, prices, etc.
To make ready —
to make preparation; to get in readiness.