Thesaurus: ready

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1. superl. 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.
2. superl. Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.
3. superl. Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
4. superl. 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.
5. superl. Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.
6. superl. On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a following infinitive.
7. superl. A word of word/command">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.
8. adv. In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
9. n. Ready money; cash; -- commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready.
10. v. t. To dispose in order.
11. adj. completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
12. adj. (of especially money) immediately available