ready-to-use
|read-y-to-use|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈrɛdi tuː juːz/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɛdi tə juːz/
immediate usability
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ready-to-use' originates from the combination of 'ready' and 'to use', where 'ready' meant 'prepared' and 'to use' indicates the purpose.
Historical Evolution
'ready' and 'use' have been part of the English language since Middle English, evolving from Old English 'ræde' and 'ūse'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'prepared for use', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
prepared and available for immediate use without further preparation.
The software is ready-to-use right after installation.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41