prepare

To prepare is to get ready to do something. An activity is planned for the future, and a person must do certain things in advance of the activity in order to be successful.

In these sentences, "prepare" is a verb:

• Students have to prepare for school.
• Teachers prepare lessons for class.
• Workers prepare to go to work.
• Athletes prepare for competitions.
• People who are in the military prepare for conflict.

The word "preparation" is a noun:

• We have to make preparations for an upcoming trip to Europe.
• Preparations are being made for a new bike lane in our community.
• Good preparation leads to success.

The word "prepared" is an adjective:

• Are you prepared for work?
• Do you feel prepared?
• I’m afraid he’s not prepared.
• He’s not at all prepared for the job he’s about to do.
• He’s very unprepared.

The words "prepare" or "preparation" are often shortened to "prep."

• A kitchen worker does a lot of food prep.
• I have to prep for class.
• Kathleen goes to a college prep school.
• Prepping for a test involves a lot of studying and discussion with other students.

He’s prepared and ready to go.

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Date of publication: January 17, 2017