preparation vs ready

ready vs preparation

preparation and ready both are nouns.

preparation is not an adjective while ready is an adjective.

preparation is not a verb while ready is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
preparation	Yes	No	No	No
ready	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, ready is a hyponym of preparation; that is, ready is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than preparation:

preparation: the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
ready: poised for action

Other hyponyms of preparation include alert, qui vive.

preparation (noun)	ready (noun)
activity leading to skilled behavior	poised for action
preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
(music) a note that produces a dissonant chord is first heard in a consonant chord
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
a substance prepared according to a formula

preparation (adjective)	ready (adjective)
	completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
	apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
	made suitable and available for immediate use
	mentally disposed
	(of especially money) immediately available

preparation (verb)	ready (verb)
	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	prepare for eating by applying heat

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