prepared

adjective

pre·​pared pri-ˈperd How to pronounce prepared (audio)
: subjected to a special process or treatment
preparedly
pri-ˈperd-lē How to pronounce prepared (audio)
-ˈper-əd-
adverb

Examples of prepared in a Sentence

The president read a prepared statement. The store sells a selection of prepared foods. I got so nervous. I guess I just wasn't prepared. She was well-prepared and scored high on the test. How much are you prepared to pay? I wasn't prepared to spend that much money.
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To roast turkey: Place turkey breast side down on prepared V-rack in roasting pan. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024 There’s a difference between being a workaholic and being a person who isn’t prepared to be an equal partner in a relationship. R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 South Dakota lowered its general sales tax last year from 4.5 percent to 4.2 percent, and the new initiative would eliminate taxes on most food items, excluding alcohol and prepared meals. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Strain pie filling: Pour chocolate filling through a fine mesh strainer into prepared crust. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prepared 

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of prepare

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prepared was in 1663

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“Prepared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepared. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

prepared

adjective
pre·​pared
pri-ˈpa(ə)rd,
-ˈpe(ə)rd
: treated with a special process : given a special treatment

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