Synonyms for

Prepared

Verb / pri:ˈperd / Another word for prepared — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

ready to do or deal with something; made ready in advance

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

equipped primed arranged organized

Informal

ready set good to go all set

Literary

forearmed wrought

Antonyms

unprepared unready surprised caught off guard unforeseen spontaneous

Common collocations

  • fully prepared
  • well prepared
  • prepared for anything
  • prepared to act
  • prepared to defend
  • prepared to go
  • prepared for the worst

Word family

noun preparation
verb prepare
adjective prepared
adverb preparatively

Usage note

The adjective 'prepared' often implies having made arrangements or taken action in advance. It is generally neutral in connotation.

Example sentences

  1. I prepared breakfast for my family this morning.
  2. She prepared herself for the upcoming test.
  3. The team prepared for the big game by practicing every day.
  4. He prepared a surprise for his girlfriend's birthday party.
  5. The chef prepared a delicious meal for us.

Quotes

  • By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. - Benjamin Franklin
  • I always do the things I'm not supposed to do. That's what keeps me prepared. - Lenny Kravitz
  • I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it. - Thomas Jefferson, so I always try to be prepared.

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