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readiness vs ready

ready vs readiness

readiness and ready both are nouns.

readiness is not an adjective while ready is an adjective.

readiness is not a verb while ready is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
readiness Yes No No No
ready Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, ready is a hyponym of readiness; that is, ready is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than readiness:
  • readiness: the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
  • ready: poised for action
Other hyponyms of readiness include alert, qui vive.
readiness (noun) ready (noun)
prompt willingness poised for action
a natural effortlessness
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
readiness (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
readiness (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
Difference between readiness and ready

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