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Word prepared
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / prɪˈpeəd / NAmE / prɪˈperd /
Example
  • i was not prepared for all the problems it caused.
  • we'll be better prepared next time.
  • when they set out they were well prepared.
  • we are not prepared to accept these conditions.
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prepared

(adjective)BrE / prɪˈpeəd / NAmE / prɪˈperd /
  1. ready and able to deal with something
    • opposite unprepared
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unprepared
    • I was not prepared for all the problems it caused.
    • We'll be better prepared next time.
    • When they set out they were well prepared.
  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.

    Extra Examples

    • I came prepared.
    • I feel mentally prepared to handle this situation.
    • I want you to be prepared for the worst.
    • I was well prepared for the job.
    • I’d had three weeks to get prepared.
    • She was always one to be prepared for any eventuality.
    • She’s clearly reading from carefully prepared notes.
    • They are poorly prepared academically.
    • They were inadequately prepared for their role in society.
    • a table full of specially prepared food
    • freshly prepared vegetables
    • hastily prepared newspaper reports
    • We’ll be better prepared next time.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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