prepared

American  

[pri-paird] / prɪˈpɛərd /

adjective

1. properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready.

   prepared for a hurricane.

2. (of food) processed by the manufacturer or seller, by cooking, cleaning, or the like, so as to be ready to serve or use with little or no further preparation.

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Other Word Forms

• preparedly adverb
• self-prepared adjective
• superprepared adjective
• unprepared adjective
• unpreparedly adverb
• well-prepared adjective

Etymology

Origin of prepared

First recorded in 1520–30; prepare + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"There are countries around the world who ought be prepared to step up on this critical waterway as well. It's not just the United States Navy," he said.

From BBC

“What we need to do is make sure we are prepared to succeed at this,” one person familiar with the league’s thinking said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"You have to refocus and be consistent in your preparation, be prepared as if it was the final, but we always prepare like every game's the final," said Bellamy.

From BBC

“Don’t worry, I’ll see you get overtime,” she added, pulling a wheel from her cauldron as we stepped in, placing it on a tray prepared with butter, salt, a sharp knife, and two plates.

From Literature

I realize now that when I was with Dad, I was always on, my butterflies always at attention, prepared to switch gears at a moment’s notice, to appease his next whim or mood.

From Literature

Related Words

• able
• adapted
• arranged
• groomed
• inclined
• planned
• processed
• qualified
• willing