readiness

US /ˈred.i.nəs/

UK /ˈred.i.nəs/

1.

the state of being fully prepared for something.

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your muscles tense in readiness for action

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preparedness preparation fitness ready at the ready available on hand accessible handy prepared primed on call on tap

2.

willingness to do something.

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Spain had indicated a readiness to accept his terms

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willingness inclination enthusiasm eagerness keenness quickness alacrity ease facility address

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ready be ready for oven-ready ready meal ready-made ready-to-wear be ready to drop