readiest
ˈrɛdiɪst
Definition

Definition of readiest - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
willingnessRaremost willing or eager to do somethingRare
  • She is the readiest to help among all the volunteers.
keenest
2.
speedRaremost quick or prompt in actionRare
  • He is the readiest to respond in emergency situations.
quickest
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Origin of readiest

Old English, ræd (ready) + -est (superlative suffix)

Examples of readiest in a sentence

  • Among the group, she was the readiest to take on the challenge.
  • She is the readiest to volunteer for tasks.
  • Among the staff, he is the readiest to adapt to changes.

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  1. French:le plus disposé, le plus rapide, ...
  2. German:bereitwilligste, prompteste, ...
  3. Italian:più disponibile, più pronto, ...
  4. Spanish:más lista, más rápido, ...
  5. Portuguese:mais pronta, mais pronto, ...
  6. Chinese:最愿意, 最快的, ...
  7. Japanese:最も準備ができている, 最も迅速, ...
  8. Arabic:الأَكْثَرُ اسْتِعْدَاد, الأسرع, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַכִּי נִלְהָב, הֲכִי מָהִיר, ...
  10. Russian:самый готовый, самый быстрый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:найбільш готова, найшвидший, ...
  12. Hindi:सबसे तैयार, सबसे तत्पर, ...
ready
ˈrɛdi
readierreadies

Definition of ready - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
preparationprepared for immediate action or use
  • The team is ready for the match.
prepared primed set
2.
enthusiasmwilling or eager
  • I am ready to help you anytime.
prepared set
3.
actionquick in action or perception
  • He gave a ready response to the question.
alert prompt swift

Noun

cashDatedUKmoney available for immediate useDatedUK
  • He paid for the toy with ready.
cash currency funds
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Expressions with ready

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prepare oneself or something for action
The team needs to ready up before the match starts.
regardless of readiness
Ready or not, the show must go on.
on the verge of losing control
He was so angry, he looked ready to explode.
prepared for departure or launch
The plane is ready to take off in ten minutes.
prepared for immediate use or action
The soldiers stood at the ready for any orders.
completely prepared for something without anything missing
She will leave when she is good and ready.

Origin of ready

Old English, ræde (prepared) + -y (characterized by)

Examples of ready in a sentence

  • The equipment is ready for immediate deployment.
  • She is ready to start the project.
  • They are ready to join the team.
  • She had a ready wit that charmed everyone.
  • His ready mind grasped the concept quickly.
  • She always keeps some ready in her wallet for emergencies.

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  1. French:prêt, liquide, ...
  2. German:bereit, Bargeld, ...
  3. Italian:pronto, contanti, ...
  4. Spanish:listo, efectivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:pronto, dinheiro vivo, ...
  6. Chinese:准备好的, 现款, ...
  7. Japanese:準備ができている, 現金, ...
  8. Arabic:جاهِز, نَقْد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּכָן, מְזוּמָּן, ...
  10. Russian:готовый, наличные, ...
  11. Ukrainian:готовий, готівка, ...
  12. Hindi:तैयार, तत्काल धन, ...
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