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Definition of
ready noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
ready
noun
noun
NAmE
/
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ˈrɛdi
/
/
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Idioms
at the ready
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available to be used immediately
We all had our cameras at the ready.
Have your questions at the ready.
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ready
adjective
ready
verb
oven-ready
adjective
ready-made
adjective
ready-mixed
adjective
ready money
noun
ready-to-wear
adjective
rough-and-ready
adjective
ready to roll
make ready (for something)
ready, willing, and able
MRE
abbreviation
(get) ready, (get) set, go!
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ready to roll
make ready (for something)
ready, willing, and able
(get) ready, (get) set, go!
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