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ready vs readiness

readiness vs ready

ready and readiness both are nouns.

ready is an adjective but readiness is not an adjective.

ready is a verb but readiness is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ready Yes Yes Yes No
readiness Yes No No No
As nouns, readiness is a hypernym of ready; that is, readiness is a word with a broader meaning than ready:
  • ready: poised for action
  • readiness: the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
Other hypernyms of ready include preparation, preparedness.
ready (noun) readiness (noun)
poised for action prompt willingness
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)
ready (adjective) readiness (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) readiness (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 ready and readiness

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