prepared

CEFRB1

/pɹɪˈpɛəd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Ready for something that will happen.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of prepare

Examples

  • We must always be prepared for disasters.

  • We must always be prepared for the worst.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /pɹɪˈpeːd/
  • /pɹɪˈpiəd/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).

More examples

In context

  • We'll be better prepared next time.

  • Are you prepared to testify in court?

  • The journalist interviewed an eye-witness who was not prepared to disclose his identity.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From prepare + -ed.