Definitions for the word "ready" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. superl.
Prepared for what one is about to do or experience; equipped or supplied with what is needed for some act or event; prepared for immediate movement or action; as, the troops are ready to march; ready for the journey.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. superl.
Fitted or arranged for immediate use; causing no delay for lack of being prepared or furnished.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. superl.
Prepared in mind or disposition; not reluctant; willing; free; inclined; disposed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. superl.
Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert; as, a ready apprehension; ready wit; a ready writer or workman.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. superl.
Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient; near; easy.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. superl.
On the point; about; on the brink; near; -- with a following infinitive.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. superl.
A word of command, or a position, in the manual of arms, at which the piece is cocked and held in position to execute promptly the next command, which is, aim.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. adv.
In a state of preparation for immediate action; so as to need no delay.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
Ready money; cash; -- commonly with the; as, he was well supplied with the ready.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. t.
To dispose in order.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. adj.
(-ier, -iest) (usu. Predic.) 1 with preparations complete (dinner is ready). 2 in a fit state. 3 willing, inclined, or resolved (he is always ready to complain). 4 within reach; easily secured (ready source of income). 5 fit for immediate use. 6 immediate, unqualified (found ready acceptance). 7 prompt (is always ready with excuses). 8 (foll. By to + infin.) About to (ready to burst). 9 provided beforehand. adv. (usu. In comb.) Beforehand; so as not to require doing when the time comes for use etc. (is ready packed; ready-mixed concrete; ready-made family). n. (pl. -ies) slang (prec. By the) = *ready money. v. (-ies, -ied) make ready, prepare. at the ready ready for action. Make ready prepare. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
12. slang
or READY GILT (maybe GELT), money. Used by Arbuthnot—“Lord
Strut was not very flush in READY.”
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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