simple past tense and past participle of ready

The state or degree of being ready; preparedness. / Willingness.

plural of readiness

Pre-existing or made previously and suitable for use without (further) preparation or modification; comparable with regard to the amount of preparation required.

A ready-made object.

A prepackaged, fresh or frozen meal that only requires heating (often in a microwave) before being served, sometimes in its own packaging.

(publishing) Of artwork or hard copy: ready to be photographed, without requiring any additional editing.

Describing apparel that does not need any tailoring (for example hemming) before it can be worn.

Alternative form of rough and ready

(nautical) Used by the helm announcing to the crew that (s)he is ready to change tack.