noun

readiness

REH-dee-nuhs

noun

The state of being fully prepared for something.

"The troops were kept in a state of constant readiness."

Willingness to do something.

"Her readiness to help impressed everyone."

How to Use Readiness

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing prepared, or being willing, to do something.

Common pairings

state of readiness readiness to act

readinesses plural

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The troops were kept in a state of constant _____.

From "ready" plus the suffix "-ness."

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