ready

/ˈɹɛd.i/adj
Elementary
1

Prepared for immediate action or use.

2

first only used predicatively, freely used from the end of the 17th century

3

Inclined; apt to happen.

4

Liable at any moment.

5

Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind.

6

Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing