ˈredɪ adj., adv., n., & v. --adj. (readier, readiest) (usu. predic.) 1
with preparations
complete (dinner is ready). 2 in a fit
state (are
you ready to go?). 3
willing, inclined, or
resolved (he is
always ready to
complain; I am ready
for anything). 4
within reach;
easily secured (a ready
source of income). 5 fit for
immediate use (was ready to hand). 6 immediate,
unqualified (found ready acceptance). 7
prompt,
quick,
facile (is always ready with excuses;
has a ready wit). 8 (foll. by to + infin.)
about to do
something (a bud
just ready to burst). 9
provided beforehand. --adv. 1 beforehand. 2 so as
not to
require doing when the time comes for use (the cases are ready packed). --n. (pl. -ies) sl. 1 (prec. by the) = ready
money. 2 (in pl.) bank notes. --v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
make ready;
prepare. øat the ready ready for
action. make ready prepare. ready-made (or -to-wear) (esp. of clothes)
made in a
standard size, not to
measure. ready-mix (or -mixed) (of
concrete,
paint,
food, etc.) having
some or
all of the constituents
already mixed together. ready money 1
actual coin or notes. 2
payment on the
spot. ready
reckoner a
book or
table listing standard
numerical calculations as used
esp. in
commerce. ready,
steady (or
get set), go the
usual formula for
starting a race. øøreadiness n. [ME ródi(g), re(a)di, f. OE róde f. Gmc]
