Definitions and Examples of ready, prepared, willing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Prepared for an action or situation; in a suitable state for immediate use.
Example
She was ready to leave the house as soon as her friend arrived.
Having made arrangements or taken steps in advance; ready for something.
Example
He was prepared for the exam and felt confident about his performance.
Ready to do something; inclined or favorably disposed in mind.
Example
She was willing to help her friend move to a new apartment.
Key Differences: ready vs prepared vs willing
- 1Ready implies being fully prepared and in a suitable state for immediate use.
- 2Prepared suggests having made arrangements or taken steps in advance.
- 3Willing conveys a state of being ready and inclined to do something.
Effective Usage of ready, prepared, willing
- 1Enhance Communication: Use these antonyms to express readiness or willingness to do something.
- 2Job Interviews: Use these words to describe your preparedness and willingness to take on a job.
- 3Everyday Conversations: Use these words to convey your state of readiness or willingness to help someone.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unready are ready, prepared, and willing. Use these words to express your state of being prepared, willing, or able to do something. Each word has a distinct nuance: ready implies being fully prepared, prepared suggests having made arrangements, and willing conveys a state of being ready and inclined to do something.
