prepared

adjective
UK: /prɪˈpeəd/
US: /priˈperd/

  1. Ready for something.

    1. I prepared my speech well and felt confident. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was not prepared for the sudden change in the weather forecast. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having made arrangements; ready for an event or situation.

    1. We prepared for the guests by cleaning the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team was well prepared for the challenges of the competition, so they won. [ ] [ ]

  3. Made or done in advance.

    1. I have prepared a list of items we need. [ ] [ ]
    2. The teacher had prepared a detailed lesson plan for the week ahead. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

made organized ready
prepared verb

  1. To make something ready for use or action.

    1. He prepared dinner for his family. [ ] [ ]
    2. The chef carefully prepared the ingredients for the complex dish. [ ] [ ]

  2. To get yourself ready for something.

    1. She prepared herself for the exam. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before the interview, he prepared himself mentally to answer tough questions. [ ] [ ]

  3. To create something by combining ingredients.

    1. The pharmacist prepared the medicine carefully. [ ] [ ]
    2. They prepared a delicious cake for the party using a secret recipe. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prepared" in English means: Ready for something., Having made arrangements; ready for an event or situation., Made or done in advance..

The phonetic transcription of "prepared" is /prɪˈpeəd/ in British English and /priˈperd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prepared": made, organized, ready.

Example usage of "prepared": "I prepared my speech well and felt confident.". More examples on the page.