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View usage for: in readiness in British Englisha. prepared and waiting all was in readiness for the guests' arrival b. in preparation he tidied the house in readiness for the guests' arrival See full dictionary entry for readinessExamples of 'in readiness' in a sentencein readiness After landing they were whisked in a convoy to their new home where improvements had been made in readiness for their arrival.Next came septic tanks, drains and fencing, all in readiness for the arrival of their various caravans. Synonyms of 'in readiness'prepared, set, waiting, primed More Synonyms of in readiness Everything was in readiness for the President's arrival. Synonyms set waiting primed all set waiting in the wings at or on hand See readinessAdditional synonymsDefinition poised for use Soldiers came charging through the forest, guns at the ready. Synonyms poised, waiting, prepared, in readiness, ready for action, all systems go Definition worthy or suitable You're not fit to be in charge of this company. Synonyms appropriate, qualified, suitable, competent, right, becoming, meet (archaic), seemly, trained, able, prepared, fitting, fitted, ready, skilled, correct, deserving, capable, adapted, proper, equipped, good enough, adequate, worthy, convenient, apt, well-suited, expedient, appositeDefinition prepared for use or action It took her a long time to get ready for church. Synonyms prepared, set, primed, organized, all set, in readinessNearby words ofin readiness - in quest of
- in question
- in rags
- in readiness
- in reality
- in recognition of
- in recovery
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