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get ready

/ɡɛt ˈrɛdi/

[/ɡɛt ˈrɛdi/]

prepare

Beginnerphrase

Definition

To prepare yourself or something for an activity or event.

Example

Get ready; the show starts in five minutes.

Get ready; the show starts in five minutes.

Etymology

From 'get' plus 'ready', meaning to become prepared.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common in daily routines.

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