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sale-ready

|sale-ready|

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/seɪl ˈrɛdi/

prepared for sale

Etymology
Etymology Information

'sale-ready' is a compound word formed from 'sale' and 'ready'. 'Sale' originates from Old English 'sala', meaning 'a sale or act of selling', and 'ready' comes from Old English 'rǣde', meaning 'prepared or arranged'.

Historical Evolution

'Sale' and 'ready' have been used in English since the Old English period, and their combination into 'sale-ready' is a modern development to describe items or properties prepared for sale.

Meaning Changes

The term 'sale-ready' has consistently meant 'prepared for sale' since its inception.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

prepared and suitable for sale, often used in the context of real estate or products that are ready to be marketed and sold.

The house is sale-ready after the renovations.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42