What does READY mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈrɛdi/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Words With Friends score
- 8
- How common
- Very common
Meaning
adjective
- completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress“get ready”
- (of especially money) immediately available“he seems to have ample ready money”
- mentally disposed“he was ready to believe her”
- made suitable and available for immediate use“dinner is ready”
- apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity“a quick mind”
verb
- prepare for eating by applying heat“Cook me dinner, please”
- make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc“Get the children ready for school!”
noun
- poised for action“their guns were at the ready”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
readier8readies8readiest9
Anagrams of READY
rayed9deary9deray9
Words inside READY
35 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is READY a valid word in word games?
READY is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is READY worth?
READY is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from READY?
35 other words, including ARE, YEAR, DAY and READ.