prepared adjective
1 : made at an earlier time for later use : made ready in advance
▪ The president read a prepared statement. ▪ The store sells a selection of prepared foods. 2 : ready for something : in a suitable condition for some purpose or activity
▪ I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared. ▪ She was well-prepared and scored high on the test. — often + for ▪ Be prepared [=ready] for a long wait. ▪ The campers were not prepared for the rain. 3 not used before a noun : willing to do something
▪ How much are you prepared to pay? ▪ I wasn't prepared to spend that much money. ▪ I'm prepared to listen.
▪ The president read a prepared statement. ▪ The store sells a selection of prepared foods.
▪ I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared. ▪ She was well-prepared and scored high on the test. — often + for ▪ Be prepared [=ready] for a long wait. ▪ The campers were not prepared for the rain.
▪ How much are you prepared to pay? ▪ I wasn't prepared to spend that much money. ▪ I'm prepared to listen.
