pre-ready

read·y

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Definitions of pre-ready word

adjective pre-ready completely prepared or in fit condition for immediate action or use: troops ready for battle; Dinner is ready. 1
adjective pre-ready duly equipped, completed, adjusted, or arranged, as for an occasion or purpose: The mechanic called to say that the car is ready. 1
adjective pre-ready willing: ready to forgive. 1
adjective pre-ready prompt or quick in perceiving, comprehending, speaking, writing, etc. 1
adjective pre-ready proceeding from or showing such quickness: a ready reply. 1
adjective pre-ready prompt or quick in action, performance, manifestation, etc.: a keen mind and ready wit. 1

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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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".