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/ˈred.i/

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Meaning

Able to do something now, with nothing left to wait for.

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Word origin

Comes from an Old English word meaning prepared to ride or set to go.

Origin
Old English
Root
raede

Examples

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When you are , you can do something right now. Nothing is left to do first, and you do not need to wait. We often get ready before we go out.

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This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 10: ready, bit, laugh and 7 more words.