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Prepared I Time Adjective Prɪˈpeəd Prɪˈperd Set Problems

Word3 prepared
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /prɪˈpeəd/ /prɪˈperd/
Example
  • we'll be better prepared next time.
  • when they set out they were well prepared.
  • i was not prepared for all the problems it caused.
  • in his new job he must be prepared for anything.
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prepared

(adjective)/prɪˈpeəd/ /prɪˈperd/
  1. ready and able to deal with something
    • OPPOSITE unprepared
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unprepared
    • We'll be better prepared next time.
    • When they set out they were well prepared.
    • I was not prepared for all the problems it caused.
    • In his new job he must be prepared for anything.
    • He came prepared with a list of questions.

    Extra Examples

    • I came prepared.
    • I'd had three weeks to get prepared.
    • They are poorly prepared academically.
    • I want you to be prepared for the worst.
    • I was well prepared for the job.
    • She was always one to be prepared for any eventuality.
    • They were inadequately prepared for their role in society.
    • I feel mentally prepared to handle this situation.
  2. willing to do something
    • OPPOSITE unwilling
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unwilling
    • We are not prepared to accept these conditions.
    • How much are you prepared to pay?
  3. done, made, written, etc. in advance
    • The police officer read out a prepared statement.
    • I usually buy packs of prepared vegetables to save time.
    • She's clearly reading from prepared notes.
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