English word ready comes from Proto-Indo-European *arēydʰ-, and later Proto-Germanic *raidaz (Ready, arranged, prepared.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *arēydʰ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *raidaz | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Ready, arranged, prepared. |
| ræde | Old English (ang) | Ready, prompt, prepared; ready to ride, mounted (on a horse). Simple, plain. Skilled. |
| ȝerædi | Middle English (enm) | |
| ready | English (en) | (slang) ready money; cash To make prepared for action. Inclined; apt to happen.. Liable at any moment.. Not slow or hesitating; quick in action or perception of any kind; dexterous; prompt; easy; expert.. Offering itself at once; at hand; opportune; convenient.. Prepared for immediate action or use. |