preserve vs ready

ready vs preserve

preserve and ready both are nouns.

preserve is not an adjective while ready is an adjective.

preserve and ready both are verbs.

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

As verbs, ready is a hypernym of preserve; that is, ready is a word with a broader meaning than preserve:

preserve: prevent (food) from rotting
ready: prepare for eating by applying heat

Other hypernyms of preserve include cook, fix, make, prepare.

preserve (noun)	ready (noun)
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar	poised for action
a reservation where animals are protected
a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone

preserve (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

preserve (verb)	ready (verb)
prevent (food) from rotting	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction	prepare for eating by applying heat
to keep up and reserve for personal or special use
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
keep undisturbed for personal or private use for hunting, shooting, or fishing

Difference between preserve and ready

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