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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [at stressed th ee red-ee]
- /æt stressed ði ˈrɛd i/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [at stressed th ee red-ee]
- /æt stressed ði ˈrɛd i/
Definitions of at the ready words
- phrase at the ready If you have something at the ready, you have it in a position where it can be quickly and easily used. 3
- noun at the ready poised for use or action 3
- noun at the ready (of a rifle) in the position normally adopted immediately prior to aiming and firing 3
- noun at the ready in a position or state of being prepared for immediate use 3
- adjective at the ready completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready. 1
- adjective at the ready duly equipped, completed, adjusted, or arranged, as for an occasion or purpose: The mechanic called to say that the car is ready. 1
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Origin of at the ready
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English redy, early Middle English rædig, equivalent to Old English rǣde prompt + -ig -y1
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Parts of speech for At the ready
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
at the ready popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
at the ready usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for at the ready
adj at the ready
- accessible — If a place or building is accessible to people, it is easy for them to reach it or get into it. If an object is accessible, it is easy to reach.
- qualified — having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
- apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
- ripe — Réseaux IP Européens
- handy — within easy reach; conveniently available; accessible: The aspirins are handy.
Antonyms for at the ready
adj at the ready
- incapable — not capable.
- unskilled — of or relating to workers who lack technical training or skill.
- immature — not mature, ripe, developed, perfected, etc.
- unavailable — suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
- unprepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
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