readˈiness noun

readˈy-made adjective

1. Made before sale, not made to order
2. Unoriginal
3. Immediately usable, not requiring construction or preparation

noun

A ready-made article, esp a garment

ready meal noun

A packaged meal that has been pre-cooked and requires only to be reheated

readˈy-mix adjective

1. (of cake, etc ingredients) prepared and blended so that usu only liquid need be added before cooking
2. (also ready-mixedˈ) (of concrete) mixed in the vehicle in which it is being transported to the site where it is to be used

ready money noun

1. Money ready at hand
2. Cash

readˈy-money adjective

Paying, or for payment, in money on the spot

readˈy-moneyed or readˈy-monied adjective

Having, or of the nature of, ready money

ready reckoner noun

A book of tables used as a calculation aid, esp one giving the value of so many things at so much each, and interest on any sum of money from a day upwards

readˈy-wash noun (slang)

Crack (cocaine)

readˈy-witted adjective

Quick-witted

at the ready

1. (of a firearm) ready to be fired
2. Prepared for instant action

make or get ready

1. To dress, put on one's clothes (obsolete)
2. To prepare (esp a forme for printing)

ready, steady, go

Words used by the starter of a race to the competitors