Looking for the meaning of the word READYING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of READYING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Ready
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old English rǣde (from a Germanic base meaning ‘arrange, prepare’; related to Dutch gereed) + -y
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈrɛdi
Dialects: British English
Definition:
prepare (someone or something) for an activity or purpose
Short Definition:prepare something for activity or purpose
Examples:- the spare transformer was readied for shipment
- she had readied herself to speak first
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