ready vs preparation

preparation vs ready

ready and preparation both are nouns.

ready is an adjective but preparation is not an adjective.

ready is a verb but preparation is not a verb.

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

As nouns, preparation is a hypernym of ready; that is, preparation is a word with a broader meaning than ready:

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

Other hypernyms of ready include preparedness, readiness.

ready (noun)	preparation (noun)
poised for action	activity leading to skilled behavior
	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

ready (adjective)	preparation (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

ready (verb)	preparation (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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