Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
brace | Yes | No | Yes | No |
ready (noun) | brace (noun) |
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poised for action | a structural member used to stiffen a framework |
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring | |
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities | |
a support that steadies or strengthens something else | |
elastic straps that hold trousers up | |
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it | |
either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material | |
a set of two similar things considered as a unit | |
two items of the same kind |
ready (adjective) | brace (adjective) |
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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 |
ready (verb) | brace (verb) |
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make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc | cause to be alert and energetic |
prepare for eating by applying heat | support by bracing |
support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace | |
prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult |