prepared

1 of 2

adjective

pre·​pared pri-ˈperd 

: subjected to a special process or treatment

preparedly

pri-ˈperd-lē 

-ˈper-əd-

adverb

prepared

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past tense and past participle of prepare

Synonyms of prepared

Adjective

• ready
• go

Examples of prepared in a Sentence

Adjective

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.

How much are you prepared to pay?

I wasn't prepared to spend that much money.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Pepsi is planning cost reductions to cut down on redundancies and discretionary spending to pay for investments in innovation and marketing, Laguarta said in prepared remarks. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

How audiobook walking clubs work In a conventional book club, people read the same book by a specific date, then arrive prepared to say something reasonably intelligent about it. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

The restaurant is also popular for its meatball sandwiches, fresh focaccia, lasagna, prepared meals and homemade sauces. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Organizations that recognize this shift early are better prepared to scale AI safely and effectively. — Tony Grout, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of prepare

First Known Use

Adjective

1663, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing prepared

• over-prepared
• pre-prepared

Rhymes for prepared

• undeclared
• unimpaired
• unprepared
• unrepaired
• aired
• bared
• blared
• caird
• cared
• chaired
• dared
• erred

Kids Definition

prepared

adjective

pre·​pared

pri-ˈpa(ə)rd, 

-ˈpe(ə)rd

: treated with a special process : given a special treatment