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You have to be as fully prepared for the dull game as you are for the great game, or else you won't be prepared for the great one.
Red Barber

Meaning of "be prepared" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BE PREPARED

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WHAT DOES BE PREPARED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of be prepared in the English dictionary

The definition of be prepared in the dictionary is to be willing and able.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BE PREPARED

be mother
be my guest
be nothing to
be of the opinion that
be on a hiding to nothing
be on one´s high horse
be on the danger list
be on to a good thing
be one´s own man
be pie on
be put to the pin on one´s collar
be run off one´s feet
be rushed off your feet
be snowed under
be spoiling for
be sure
be that as it may
be the making of
be to blame
be toast

WORDS THAT END LIKE BE PREPARED

declared
disappeared
eared
flared
ill-prepared
incompared
infrared
long-eared
prepared
preprepared
ready-prepared
scared
self-declared
sugared
undeclared
underprepared
unpared
unprepared
unspared
well-prepared

Synonyms and antonyms of be prepared in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «be prepared» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BE PREPARED

Find out the translation of be prepared to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of be prepared from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «be prepared» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

准备
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estar preparado
570 millions of speakers

English

be prepared
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

तैयार रहना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يكون مستعدا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

быть готовым
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ser preparado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রস্তুত হও
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

préparer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

bersedia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

vorbereitet werden
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

調製することが
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

준비
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyawisake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

được chuẩn bị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆயத்தமாக இரு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तयार राहा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hazır ol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

essere preparati
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

być wytworzone
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бути готовим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

să fie pregătit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

να παρασκευασθούν
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

word voorberei
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

framställas
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

være forberedt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of be prepared

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BE PREPARED»

The term «be prepared» is very widely used and occupies the 13.601 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BE PREPARED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about be prepared

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10 QUOTES WITH «BE PREPARED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word be prepared.
1
Ted Allen
It's okay if you finish cooking something easy after your guests arrive - some dishes must be prepared a la minute, as chefs say. Just remember to keep talking.
2
Jyoti Amge
I'm not looking for a boyfriend - but if I was, he'd have to be prepared to carry me around everywhere.
3
Richard Armitage
Be prepared to be bombed. be prepared to go back to the Stone Age.
4
Donovan Bailey
Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and, above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams.
5
Red Barber
You have to be as fully prepared for the dull game as you are for the great game, or else you won't be prepared for the great one.
6
Michael Bloomberg
If a hurricane strikes, we can blame the president for not being there; we can blame Congress and FEMA; we can blame the state governments; but in the end, it's the mayors and the local city governments that have to be prepared for emergencies and be prepared to act.
7
Edward de Bono
In the future, instead of striving to be right at a high cost, it will be more appropriate to be flexible and plural at a lower cost. If you cannot accurately predict the future then you must flexibly be prepared to deal with various possible futures.
8
Alton Brown
The worst food you'll ever eat will probably be prepared by a 'cook' who calls himself a 'chef.' Mark my words.
9
Michael Burgess
No one can truly be prepared for such devastation and pure malevolence, but the United Kingdom can always look to the United States as an ally resolved to stand firm in the war on terrorism.
10
Meg Cabot
If you're writing a screenplay, you need to be prepared to let go: there's a good chance the words you write aren't going to be the ones that end up on screen.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BE PREPARED»

Discover the use of be prepared in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to be prepared and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Finally, a book that teaches men all the things they really need to know about fatherhood...including how to: • change a baby at a packed sports stadium • create a decoy drawer full of old wallets, remote controls, and cell phones to ...
Gary Greenberg, Jeannie Hayden, 2008
2
Be Prepared: The Complete Financial, Legal, and Practical ...
Helps readers deal with the financial, legal, and practical concerns that arise during long-term illness
David Landay, 2000
3
Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam
The book is written by Maria Litvin, a veteran computer science teacher, College Board consultant, leader of workshops, and the author of a popular textbook for high school AP computer science courses.
Maria Litvin, 1999
4
"Renders it Necessary that We Should be Prepared": A ...
This is in line with Franklin's use of militant, both in his title and in his text, as he does not limit the explanation to "militaristic" or "martial," as pertaining only to militias, military schools, or the federal army, but also ...
Franklin Evan Nooe, 2008
5
Be Prepared for the AP Computer Science Exam in Java
AP Computer Science exam review book
Maria Litvin, Gary Litvin, 2009
6
What to do when your mom or dad says--"Be prepared!"
Provides information and instructions on how to handle emergencies, potential difficult situations, and how to develop a healthy respect for danger.
Joy Wilt Berry, 1981
7
CIMA Managerial Studies: Be prepared
With summaries of key theory and a self-test Question and Answer section at the end of each chapter, this book is an essential addition to the CIMA Official Learning systems and Exam Practice Kits.
Mike Rogers, 2008
8
Be Prepared: The Disaster Readiness Handbook
Various losses can devastate your family: fire, flooding, tornado damage, hail and high wind damage and loss. After such horrible events, you are left with the ordeal of managing to rebuild your home and life.
Blaise Hancock, Secure Home Group (Firm), 2009
9
Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets
Clarification: Calcium Carbonate We’ve had some questions from readers regarding the use of the term “calcium carbonate,” which is listed as an ingredient in a number of the diets found in this book, and therefore wanted to clarify ...
Patricia Schenck, 2011
10
The New Good Cake Book: Over 125 Delicious Recipes That Can ...
Forget those fluffy layers, those hard-to-find ingredients and complicated cooking instructions; here are more than 125 recipes for cakes that can stand alone, requiring no icings to make them appealing.
Diana Dalsass, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BE PREPARED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term be prepared is used in the context of the following news items.
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Be prepared before hiking Moore Creek
Thanks for the article by Tom Stockwell ("Moore Creek Park is perfect for afternoon jaunt," July 3). I have hiked there; this park is indeed a gem ... «Napa Valley Register, Jul 15»
2
Glasgow crowd should be prepared for another quick-fire knockout …
EDWARDS takes on Pawel Pawlak in the Octagon when the UFC comes to Glasgow on July 18 having knocked out Seth Baczynski in only 8 ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
3
Drivers should be prepared for heavy holiday traffic delays
PHOENIX -- Heavy holiday traffic is causing long delays on Interstate 17 southbound, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. «KPHO Phoenix, Jul 15»
4
Nigeria Should Be Prepared For Post Boko Haram Period – UN
The United Nations Development Programme has advised Nigeria to prepare for the post-insurgency rebuilding of the north east destroyed by the Boko Haram ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
5
Outdoors column: Make a list and be prepared for the hunt
If you have been successfully drawn for the hunt you applied for or patiently waiting to see if you have been drawn, have you made scouting ... «Yuma Sun, Jul 15»
6
Be prepared - where to go for help over exam results
FORTY careers advisers will be ready to help students with unexpected exam results as the Exam Results Helpline returns this summer. «Staff Newsletter, Jul 15»
7
Kerry on Iran talks: There are 'difficult issues,' US is prepared to walk …
President Obama has always said we'll be prepared to walk away," the US top official said, adding, "It's not what anybody wants." Referring to ... «RT, Jul 15»
8
Braley's World: Got the waiting room blues? Be prepared
There's nothing more frustrating than sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office. Your appointment is for 10:00 a.m. You show up at 9:45 ... «SouthCoastToday.com, Jul 15»
9
FWC reminds boaters to be prepared ahead of the holiday
One of the most important things to be prepared for may not even be in the boat, but rather, up in the sky. During our trip on the water, the ... «WFLA, Jul 15»
10
Editorial: Hike through paradise, but be prepared if it's lost
It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. The persistent hot, sunny weather coinciding with long summer days might mean hard times for ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»

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