prepared
/pɹɪˈpɛəd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).
Adjective
Examples
The journalist interviewed an eye-witness who was not prepared to disclose his identity.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prepared” mean?
Disposed, willing, ready (to do something).
Is “prepared” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.