In order to have a complete sentence, each sentence must have a subject and a verb. These two parts of speech are the fundamental part of the subject and predicate that make up a sentence. Every sentence has a subject and a predicate, or it is not considered a complete sentence.

What is a Subject?

A subject is the person or thing that is doing an action, or the person or thing that is the focus of the sentence. Most of the time the subject comes at the beginning of a sentence, in which case it is very easy to identify. Take the example below:

• Mary likes to run at the public park.

In this case, the person who is doing the action (liking to run) is Mary. Mary is the subject. This is still the case when you have two nouns. If someone is doing something to someone else, it can get confusing. However, the same principle applies. If the person or thing is the cause of the action, they are the subject:

• My brother throws him the ball.

For this sentence, the person who is throwing is my brother. As a side note, the other nouns are both objects. They have the action done to them. Him is the indirect object, and the ball is the direct object.

Subjects Examples in Command

Sometimes, the subject of the sentence is not as clear. This is especially the case when you have a command like the one below:

• Do your homework!

In this case, the subject of the sentence is not clear. There is no obvious person or thing doing their homework. However, for most commands, the subject is implied, rather than directly mentioned. Most of the time the subject is the implied you. This concept is known as the you understood idea.

Subjects Examples in Passive Voice

The passive voice is present in sentences that passively tell an action. Usually, it has the word by in it, and the person or thing doing the action is at the end of the sentence rather than at the beginning.

This is confusing for several reasons. First, the actor is not always included in the sentence. Second, it is the thing that has been acted upon that is the subject. Take this example:

• The newspaper article was written by the journalist.

In this case, the person who did the action is the journalist. However, because of the structure of the sentence, the newspaper article is the subject. You can identify the subject by asking who or what the verb agrees with.

Or, you can pretend that the actor in the sentence is not written. In that case, the linking verb (am, is, are, was, were, be, being, been) is the action. The first noun is the subject because they do the action of “being” something. Take this example:

• The newspaper article was written.

In this sentence, the person who wrote the article is unclear. We know from context it is likely a journalist, but the sentence itself does not mention anything. In addition, the sentence is not a command. There is no implied “you” in the subject. However, it is a complete sentence. For this type of sentence, the thing or person that is, is the subject.

What is a Predicate?

The predicate of the sentence is the part that contains the action. It is the part of the sentence that is not the subject, and includes all the descriptions of the action and the objects that are affected by the action. Take this example:

• Mary likes to run at the public park.

The question you can ask yourself here is, “What does Mary do”? The answer, likes to run at the public park, is the predicate. Notice that the predicate includes the verb in the sentence (likes) and all the rest of the words that describes what she likes.

When you have multiple nouns, the concept is the same. The entirety of the sentence that excludes the subject is the predicate. If the sentence has objects, either direct or indirect, they are part of the predicate.

• My brother throws him the ball.

In this sentence, throws him the ball is the predicate.

Predicates Examples in Command

In a command sentence, the entirety of the sentence is usually the predicate.

• Do your homework!

For this example, do your homework is the predicate. The subject, the implied you, has no influence on the rest of the sentence.

Predicates Examples in Passive Voice

The same principle that governs how to find the subject of a passive voice sentence applies here. When you understand the meaning of the sentence, the actor can be quite clear. However, that is not usually the subject. Refer again to the sentence below:

• The newspaper article was written by the journalist.

As with the explanation above, the subject is the noun that the verb agrees with. They do the action in the sentence, by “being” something. In this case, the newspaper article was written by the journalist.

The bolded part of the sentence is the predicate. It shows what the newspaper was, and includes the phrases that describe being written (by the journalist).

Simple Subjects and Predicates

When categorizing subjects and predicates, you have two options. They can either be simple or compound. The different is evident when you analyze the subjects or predicates separately.

Simple subjects are subjects that have only one actor. Usually this means the subject does not have the word and. It does not matter what they do, just that there is only one. See the following examples. The words in the parentheses after the sentences are the simple subjects:

• The snowman, friend to all the children, melts in the snow. (the snowman, friend to all the children; even though there seems to be more than one noun, the second phrase acts like an adjective and describes the singular subject, snowman)
• Amber likes to write her own stories and draw her own pictures. (Amber)
• Go to your room! (You)
• The policy was proposed and passed by the Congress of legislators and the president. (the policy)

When the subject does only one thing (or is only one thing), that is a simple predicate. Most of the time, this means that there is only one verb. As a result, simple predicates usually do not have the word and, or only have and as part of a modifying adverb. See the following examples (the predicates are in parentheses):

• The water bottle sat on the table. (sat on the table)
• Gordon and Anna went to the library. (went to the library)
• Finish washing the dishes! (finish washing the dishes)
• The newspapers and websites all were screened by the government’s propaganda department. (were screened by the government’s propaganda department)

Compound Subjects and Predicates

As a contrast to simple subjects and predicates, compound subjects and predicates are those that have either two people or things doing an action, or two actions that are performed. If you can see an “and” in the subject or predicate, that usually means it is compound.

The compound subjects have two or more people and things doing an action. The trick to understand here is that the two or more people does not include nouns that are plural.

For example, a sentence where the parents are taking the children to school does not have a compound subject. There are usually two parents, but grammatically, they are represented by one word. It is the same thing with a phrase like a herd of elephants, which represents lots of animals but grammatically is only one herd.

By contrast, if you have Amy’s and Timmy’s parents, that is a compound subject. Even if Amy and Timmy are siblings, you could break the phrase into Amy’s parents and Timmy’s parents, so that represents two subjects.

• The children’s books and backpacks were stolen while they were at lunch. (children’s book and backpacks)
• The zoo and ice cream store were the favorite destinations of Todd and Sally. (the zoo and ice cream store)

Compound predicates are similar. They need to include two different actions (two verbs) that the subject or subjects do. See the examples below:

• The water bottle had water and sat on the table. (had water and sat on the table)
• Gordon and Anna went to the library and read. (went to the library and read)
• Finish washing the dishes and put them back! (finish washing the dishes and put them back)
• The newspapers and websites all were screened and approved by the government’s propaganda. (were screened and approved by the government’s propaganda)

Subject and Predicate Worksheets

For more practice on identifying subjects and predicates, check the example worksheets below!

http://www.k12reader.com/verbs/Subject_and_Predicate.pdf

https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/subjectpredicate.html

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/subpred/

http://printableworksheets.in/?dq=Complete%20Subject%20And%20Predicate

https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/subject-predicate-two-parts-third/

Test Yourself

Do you understand the difference between subjects and predicates, simple and compound? Try your hand at the ten questions below. The answers are included at the bottom of the post.

1. Amy and her brother were sick.
2. I was told that this would not be a problem.
3. There are two kinds of wine available, red and white.
4. The teacher and her assistant told the student and his parents that there would be a quiz next class.
5. You and your brother go to your room right now!
6. Don’t you need to pay for that first?
7. Kevin talked to his teacher and thanked her for her help.
8. I like potatoes.
9. Brian was escorted out of the hospital with his parents.
10. Brian and his siblings were escorted out of the hospital.

Check below for the answers!

Answers to Test Yourself

1. Amy and her brother were sick.

Subject: compound (Amy and her brother)

Predicate: simple (were sick)

2. I was told that this would not be a problem.

Subject: simple (I)

Predicate: simple (was told that this would not be a problem)

3. There are two kinds of wine available, red and white.

Subject: simple (two kinds of wine)

Predicate: simple (available)

4. The teacher and her assistant told the student and his parents that there would be a quiz next class.

Subject: compound (the teacher and her assistant)

Predicate: simple (told the student and his parents that there would be a quiz next class). In this case, the student and his parents are both objects of the verb told.

5. You and your brother go to your room right now!

Subject: compound (you and your brother). This is a command, but it clearly is addressing more than one person. That makes it a compound subject.

Predicate: simple (go to your room right now)

6. Don’t you need to pay for that first?

With this and any other question, the easiest way to identify the sentence parts is to rearrange the words. Make the sentence more like a statement. In this case, You don’t need to pay for that first.

Subject: simple (you)

Predicate: simple (don’t need to pay for that first)

7. Kevin talked to his teacher and thanked her for her help.

Subject: simple (Kevin)

Predicate: compound (talked to his teacher and thanked her for her help). The verbs are split in this sentence, but there are still two actions that Kevin did.

8. I like potatoes.

Subject: simple (I)

Predicate: simple (like potatoes)

9. Brian was escorted out of the hospital with his parents.

Subject: simple (Brian). Even though Brian was with his parents, the word with makes the phrase with his parents a prepositional phrase, not part of the subject.

Predicate: simple (was escorted out of the hospital with his parents)

10. Brian and his siblings were escorted out of the hospital.

Subject: compound (Brian and his siblings)

Predicate: simple (were escorted out of the hospital)

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Origin of the name John

John comes from the Hebrew name, Yochanan, which means YAHWEH (God) is gracious. That name was then adopted by the Greeks, as Loannes. That name became what was later translated into Latin, and its English form is Lohannes.

The Hebrew form of the name John is first found in the Old Testament, which is spelled Johanan or Jehohanan in the English version of the Bible and Hebrew scriptures.

However it is two figures in the New Testament that are the reason the name John has become so popular. The first is John, The Baptist, who baptised Jesus. The second being John, one of the Apostles. He is thought to be the author of the fourth Gospel and Revelations. 

The name first gained popularity in the Byzantine Empire in Eastern Europe. After the First Crusade it gained popularity in Western Europe. During the middle ages, John became so popular in England that every fifth boy was given the name.

From there it spread to English speaking countries. John was the most popular Christian name from the time of the first crusade until the 1950s.

Rulers of almost every major Western civilization have bore the name. When John is translated into English it means the grace or mercy of the Lord.

Popular Countries

While John’s popularity may be at or near its lowest, it is still a very popular name around the world. It is most popular in Ireland, the United States, Germany, Scotland, New Zealand, Sweden, and England.

John in Other languages

In French John takes on the form Jean. In Scottish it is Sean, and Ian in Irish. In Welsh, John comes in the form of Ewan or Evan, and it’s Giovanni in Italian. In Spanish it’s Juan, and in German it is Johannes and Johann. In Slavic it takes the form of Jan, and in Russian it’s Ivan.   

Nicknames

Some popular nicknames for John are Jack, Johnny, and Jackie.

Jack is the most common Nickname. It dates back to the 1200s and it was used as a generic name for peasants. Because the name John was so popular it was used as a generic name for commoners in English (think John Doe). The two names mixing together is one theory as to where the nickname Jack comes from.

However there is also another theory, being the nickname came from a Norman tradition of adding “kin” to a name if they want to say “little” or “miniature”, so Jack would be little John. The Normans would say John. So little John would be Jenkin and that later turned into Jackin, and then was finally shortened to Jack.

Famous People Named John

Because of the popularity of the name John, many well known people have carried the name. Four US Presidents have been names John, as well as five British Prime Ministers. Seven Australian Prime Ministers have carried the name. There are five notable characters in the Bible with the name.

Twenty six Popes have been named John. Thirty nine winners of a Nobel Prize have been named John. Below are some notable people who have carried the name.

• John F. Kennedy- (1917-1963) was the 35th President of the United States from 1961 until his assassination in 1963.
• John Lennon (John WInston Ono Lennon)- (1940-1980) was an English singer and founding member of The Beatles, which is the most commercially successful band in the history of popular music.
• John, King of England- (1166- 1216) was the King of England from 1199- 1216. The Magna Carta was signed towards the end of his reign.
• John Wayne (Marion Mitchell Morrison)– (1907-1979) was an American actor, producer, and director. He won an Academy award for his role in True Grit.
• John Travolta- (1954-) is an American actor, producer, and singer. He has starred in many blockbusters including; Pulp Fiction, Grease, Hairspray, and Saturday Night Fever.
• John Mellencamp- (1951-) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is known for songs, such as “Hurt So Good” and “ Jack and Diane”.
• John Smith- (1580- 1631) was an English soldier and explorer. He established the first English settlement in North America.
• John Adams- ( 1735- 1826) was the second President of the United States during 1797-1801.
• John D Rockefeller- (1839- 1937) was an American oil industry magnate and philanthropist. He was the co-founder of the Standard Oil Company, the first great American business.

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Origin of the name William:

William originates from two German words; willeo which, means will and determination. The second word being helm, meaning protection and helmet. Put together these words are Willehelm and it means resident protector.

According to a Dutch legend it is also thought that the name dates back to Roman times, and derives from the German name Gildhelm, which means golden helmet.

The name was later changed to more well known and popular forms of the name, such as Wilhelm and Guillaume. As the legend goes Gildhelm was a title given to German soldiers who killed Roman soldiers in battle. The soldier would then be given a golden helmet of a dead Roman soldier.

The name became popular amongst Normans in the 8th century because of Saint William of Gellone who was a monk and a cousin of Charlemagne.

The name was introduced to the English by the Normans in 1066 AD, after their conquest. Many of the English boys were given some form of William the Conqueror’s name, when he became the first Norman King of England. Therefore being given the name golden helmet.

In French the name was Guildhaume, and would often refer to the crown of a King in the later days of the Roman Empire. In French the name William means determined protector.

Popular Countries

The name William has become popular in many countries. It is very popular in Australia, Canada, Denmark, New Zealand, Sweden, England, The United States, Wales, and Norway.

William in Other languages

William has become a popular name around the world and is found in several different languages. In German the name appears as Wilhelm, and the nickname WIlly is often used.  The same name is used in Dutch, along with the names; Willem, and the nickname Wim is often used.

In Latin the name is Gulielmus, Guihelmus, and Gudielmus, and several similar forms of the name can be found in Latin speaking languages. In French the name is known as Guillame. In Italian, the name is known as  Guglielmo, and in Spanish the name is found as Guillermo. In Portuguese the name can be found as Guilherme.

Nicknames

Popular nicknames for William include Bill, Billy, Will, Willie, Willy, Wills, Willis Liam, Wim, and Guy (for Guillaume).

Bill is one of the most popular nicknames for William, and many people wonder why. While there are several theories the most common theory is that during the middle ages, swapping out letters for ones that were phonetically easier to pronounce was very common.

In the case of names the first letter was often swapped out so that the name rhymed. Hence Bill rhymes with Will. Liam is a common nickname for William in Ireland. Liam is also a common nickname for the Irish name Uilliam, and those names are often found alongside each other.

Famous People Named William

There are many famous heads of state, members of royal families, artist, and businessmen with the name William.  Here’s a list of some of the most famous.

• William Shakespeare-  (1564-1616)- an English poet, playwright, and actor. He is widely regarded as the best writer in the English language of all time. He is nicknamed the “Bard of Avon”. His plays include “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet”.
• Prince William Arthur Philip Louis, Duke of Cambridge- (1982-) the son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana and grandson of the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth. He is  second in line to the British throne.
• Bill Clinton (William Jefferson Clinton)-  (1946-)42nd President of the United States of America. Served as President for two terms, from 1993-2001.
• William Faulkner-  (1897- 1962)-  was an American writer of short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, essays, and novels. He is specifically known for writing in the Southern literary genre.  He won the Nobel Prize for literature and two Pulitzer prizes in fiction. His most notable work may be the novel, “The Sound and the Fury”.
• Bill Gates (William Henry Gates)-  (1955-) Is the co- founder of technology giant Microsoft, investor, and philanthropist. He currently runs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation with his wife.
• Will Ferrell (John William Ferrell)- (1967-) is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He has starred in movies such as “Anchorman” and “Elf”.
• Smokey Robinson (William Smokey Robinson)- (1940-) is an American  R&B, soul, and pop singer. He is also a record producer and former record executive. He was a member of “The Miracles” and has a solo career. He was a prolific Motown songwriter, writing songs such as “The Way You Do the Things You Do”, “My Girl”, “Since I Lost My Baby”,  and “ Get Ready”. He wrote for acts such as The Temptations, The Supremes, and  Marvin Gaye.

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The word lack can be used as a noun or a verb. As a noun means there is not enough of something or that something does not exist. As a verb, we would use to express that someone or something doesn’t have a certain quality or that they do not have enough of a certain quality.

The word drive when used in the context of lack of drive, the word drive is used to describe urge, biological or psychological, to attain a goal.  It is often used to refer to a person’s determination to achieve something. 

Meaning of Lack of drive:

When someone says that a person has a lack of drive this could refer to someone who doesn’t have enough biological will to do something they want to be doing or should be doing. Often times it is sued with to express some who does not have a strong sex drive. 

It is also used to suggest someone does not have enough motivation to achieve things, they have a sense of apathy towards life and their everyday activities.

• His lack of drive has had a negative effect on his chances for a promotion.
• I wish I had more motivation, I lack the drive to lose weight.

Dialog:

Ron: Hey Cindy, you don’t look so good.

Cindy: Hey Ron. Yeah, I am not sure what it is I have had such a lack of drive to do anything lately.

Ron: Really? Do you think this lack of drive is because of something physically?

Cindy: Hmmm. I am not sure, I don’t think so. I think it is more in my mind and I am not happy. I have really lack of motivation and lack of career drive.

Ron: Maybe you need a change?

Cindy: Yeah, I hate having this lack of drive. I have always had a strong drive and motivation.

Related Phrases & Phrasal Verbs

Lack of enthusiasm – this is a phrase similar to lack of drive, and is often used in conjunction.

• He really has a lack of drive and enthusiasm for his studies.

Get up and go – in the context of lack of drive, in its form, get-up-and go it means the opposite of lack of drive. We can say lack of get up and go, which has a similar meaning to lack of drive.

• She really has a lock of drive, she needs to develop some get up and go or she will need to find another job.

What it takes – in the context of lack of drive the term what is takes has an opposite meaning. It means to do whatever is necessary to be successful.

• He needs to do what it takes to be the next manager, he has had a real lack of drive in the past and that might cause him some problems in the future.

Pick-me-up – this is a term we use to describe something that makes someone feel better and gives someone physical and/or mental energy.

• I need a pick-me-up I have a real lack of drive today.

Related idioms:

Fire in the belly – the phrase fire in the belly is used to say that someone has strong motivation and energy to do something or things. It refers to a physical feeling of excitement in the abdomen. If we want to use it as a synonym to lack of drive we would say it in the negative.

• He has a lack of drive and no fire in the belly, we need to find people who have a fire in their belly and some get up and go!

Shot in the arm – we use this phrase to express doing something that improves a person’s spirits and mindset. 

• He hasn’t even respond to the shot in the arm we gave him, that student really has a lack of drive.

Kick in the ass – this phrase has a couple of meanings. It can mean a humiliating set back and it can mean a cause of motivation and enjoyment. 

• That kick in the ass I go really helped my lack of drive and motivation. Thanks!

Synonyms (other ways to say):

Lack of desire

Lack of Motivation

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We all have different personalities and we constantly see in media how to identify your different personality styles.  There are different parenting styles too. What about your parents? What sort of parenting style did they have?

If you are parent, what kind of parenting style do you have? Is it different from your parents? If you are not a parent but plan to be or want to change your parenting style, would style would you want to use? Which is better?

In 1967 one of the more famous developmental psychologists, pioneered the development of four different parenting styles. Why are parenting styles important?

 We no know that genetics and environment have roughly equal influence on human traits. In fact, many believe now that environment including nutrition can account for as much as 60-70 % of these traits. Parenting style determines largely the kind of environment a child grows up in. 

He is the Authoritative parent, Authoritarian parent, the Neglectful parenting style and then we have the Permissive parenting style.

Meaning of Permissive Parenting:

Do any of these should like you or a parent you know? You/They set rules but rarely enforce them, there are no consequences given for undesirable actions, there is a belief in a hands-off approach and that children do best with as little involvement from the parent as possible. 

These types of parents often step in only if there is a serious problem and approach parenting as being more of a friend than a parent role. Research suggests that children who grow up in a Permissive parenting environment will struggle in school and throughout their academic career.

As well, many of these kids demonstrate problems with authority and can have difficulty with following rules. It has been reported that these kids often grow up to later demonstrated higher levels of depression, obesity and generally lower self-esteem.

Some believe much of this is linked to the hands-off approach and not restricting junk food and unhealthy eating habits.

• When I grew up my parents came from the hippy age, everything was all about love peace and freedom. I could do whatever I wanted, say whatever I wanted and behave however I wanted as long as I did not get into trouble with the law. I would definitely say they were permissive parents.
• I believe that children today have too many freedoms and simply lack the respect of authority and having rules and consequences when children do not listen. There are too many permissive parents, and we need a more authoritative approach to parenting.

Dialog:

Sophia: Hey Sam, I just came from this interesting workshop on parenting styles.

Sam: Really? What do you mean parenting style?

Sophia: The speaker talked about different parenting styles people use with their kids.  There is Authoritative, Authoritarian, Permissive and Neglectful.  My parents definitely followed a permissive parenting approach, I guess that is why I might be more authoritative.

Sam: Permissive? What is that?

Sophia: Basically, it means that parents are like friends to their children and do not tell them what they should or shouldn’t do.

Sam: Your parents followed permissive parenting?

Sophia: Well my parents both grew up in the 70’s and their parents were very strict and believed that kids should be seen and not heard. So, they decided to so the complete opposite and raise us with freedom to do what we want and when we want to do it.

Sam: So, you are now the opposite? You are like authoritarian like your grandparents?

Sophia: You would think, but we are more authoritative. We establish clear rules and expect our kids to follow them and at the same time we allow them to have some freedom and exceptions at times to the rules. We use positive discipline and logical consequences when our kids are not behaving as they should.

Related Phrases & Phrasal Verbs

Going easy on – In the context of permissive parenting, we use the phrase going easy on someone to express that someone received a light punishment or no punishment at all for something they did wrong.

• His parents are always going easy on him when he doesn’t finish his work, they are overly permissive parents.

Going along with – when we use this phrase in the context of permissive parenting, we are saying that someone is not objecting to confronting a problem when they should be.

• We believe in going along with whatever choices out kids choose even if it what most people think is wrong, we strongly believe in permissive parenting.

Easy going – in the context of permissive parenting, someone who is easy going is mellow, carefree and avoids conflict.

• Parents in the 80’s seemed follow more of a permissive parenting style the complete opposite of the authoritarian style of most parents in the 50’s and 60’s.

Lackadaisical – we use this phrase to suggest that someone is lazy, apathetic and unconcerned about things.

• Some people believe that being using a permissive parenting style is a lackadaisical attitude and suggest that kids need more of a authoritative approach.

Broad minded – in the context of permissive parenting, we use this to suggest that parents are overly liberal and very tolerant parents.

• My parents were broadminded, but I wouldn’t say they used a permissive parenting approach as I had basic rules I need to follow and if I didn’t there were consequences.

Related idioms:

Soft-shelled – as an idiom this phrase is used to describe someone who takes things lightly and does not like conflict.

• My brother’s wife is so soft-shelled, she really believes in permissive parenting, I think she lets her kids walk all over her.

Tenderhearted – someone who is tenderhearted is overly kind.

• Some parents believe that using a permissive parenting style of parenting is a way to be tenderhearted towards their kids.

Free and easy – when we use this phrase in the context of permissive parenting, we are saying that someone lacks discipline and avoids rules.

• The hippy commune parents of the 60’s had a free and easy attitude where anything went. They were truly parents who followed a permissive style of parenting.

Open minded – in the context of permissive parenting, this phrase is used to describe someone who is very liberal and lenient in their behavior and actions.

• Parents who use a permissive parenting style see themselves as being open minded in who they raise their children.

Free thinking – when we use this phrase in the context of permissive parenting, it is used to suggest that someone’s thinking is free from rules, is independent from any authority.

• My grandparents believe that parents today are too freethinking in their approach to parenting, they complete disagree with the concept of permissive parenting.

Synonyms (other ways to say):

Tolerant

Liberal minded

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The word product is a noun and can be used as a countable or uncountable noun depending on the context it is used in. The word itself originates from the early fifteenth century and used in a mathematical context to express mathematical quantity obtained by multiplication. 

As well, from the Latin word productum which means something that is produced. Later it took on a meaning of anything that is produced could be considered a product. There are several contextual meanings of the word product that are used currently.

1. Meaning of Product:

We use the word product in a mathematical context to describe the process of when 2 numbers are multiplied together the result is another number or a product. In this context, this would be considered a countable noun.

• Johnny, if you multiply 3 x 3 what is product?
• I always have difficulty coming up with the correct product answer when multiplying large numbers in my head.

2. Meaning of Product:

We can also use the word product to refer to refer to people and things that are produced or influenced because of the unique environment they are from or are in.

• In my opinion, children’s behavior and values are the product of their parents and friends, the people they surround themselves matter more that their genes.
• The food we eat and the organic purity of it is a product of the environment it is grown in and raised in.

3. Meaning of Product:

One of the more common ways product is used is to refer to something that is made, grown for use.

• The software company’s new product is amazing.
• The product we grow is organic and all natural.

4. Meaning of Product:

We will use the word product when we want to refer to something that is the outcome of a procedure or product.

• I had to opportunity to see the end product of the new bio fuel they have been developing.
• Writing this blog was difficult but I am happy with the end product.

5. Meaning of Product:

Today, in the use when someone uses product to refer to any substance used to style hair. For example, hair gel, hairspray, mouse etc.  The use of the word product in this way is primarily used in North America.

• What product are you using to style your hair?
• I need to go out and buy some product, I have a date tonight and I want to fix my hair up.

Dialog:

Francis: He Paul, what do you think our new product line this year?

Paul: Well, I like products that have a low-cost production. When I multiply the numbers, we get a good product number.

Francis: Got it. By the way, how do you get your hair to look so neat and tidy for the whole day, what product are you using? 

Paul: I use a product made by Franco.  All of their products are very good.

Francis: Great are they the product of organic production?

Paul: I am not sure if the product is organic.

Francis: I better get back to work, I have many products to review before I go home.

Paul: You are a chip off the old block, a real product of your environment.

Related Phrases & Phrasal Verbs

By-product – in the context of product, we use this to describe the secondary effects, often times unintentional, of an original product.

• The organizations development was the by-product of the company’s product line’s success.

Spin off – within the context of the noun product and the scope of business, we use spin-off to refer to an additional or incidental product produced as a result of the original product.

• The spin-off was due in part to the product development team’s efforts.

Season’s Growth – when used in the context of product, we would use this to refer to the outcome or result of something.

Turn out – this is a phrase we use to describe how something develops or the ending result of something.

• The product had gone through many revisions and it turned out to be one of the best we have seen this year.

After-effect – In the context of product, this is a term we would use to express something that follows the original primary effect.

• The product was developed from the aftereffects of a product from the 1800’s.

Side Effect – we use this phrase in the context of product, to express the secondary and often undesirable effects of the original product’s intent.

• The side effects of his father’s drinking problem result in his son developing anxiety issues, his son was a product of the dysfunctional environment his father created.

End result – this is a phrase we use to describe the final outcome of something or someone.

• After the final product was presented, it was clear that the end result was a success.

Offshoot – in the context of product, we would use this to refer to something or someone that has resulted from something or someone else.

• He was an offshoot of the educational problems teenagers have today and the product of our environment.

Related idioms:

Chip off the old block – in the context of product, we would use this term to describe someone who is a similar product to the original.  It is often used to refer to people.

• He is a product of his environment, he is a chip off the old block – just like his father.

Synonyms for product:

Outcome

Merchandise

Wares

Goods

Production

Yield

Result

Amount

Output

Produce

Effect

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Nowadays, many people, especially young people have experienced some form of verbal bullying. It usually happens in school or in social media.

It is important to know that verbal bullying can be just as harmful as physical bullying. It can affect someone in emotional or psychological ways, which can be extremely dangerous. Words can be as powerful as actions and verbal bullying can lead to low self-esteem, depression and other problems.

Meaning of Verbal Bullying:

Verbal bullying is when someone, who is a bully, uses insulting or demeaning language to mock, embarrass or insult another person.

Another common term for verbal bullying is verbal abuse, and it includes the following: abusive anger, accusing and blaming, blocking and diverting, chronic forgetting, countering, damnation, denial of anger or abuse, judging and criticizing, minimization, discounting, trivializing, name calling, undermining, threatening and withholding.

Example of “Verbal Bullying”:

• People that do verbal bullying have low self-esteem and they want to bully other people to make themselves feel good.
• She said that even though her husband hasn’t abused her physically, he criticizes her all the time and she is a victim of verbal bullying.

Dialog:

Amanda: You know, my daughter has told me that some of her classmates are bullying her verbally. I am planning to go to the school and deal with this issue.

Rose: Yeah, you should do that as soon as possible. Verbal bullying can be damaging to people, especially someone like your daughter’s age.

Amanda: You’re right. I was wondering what was her problem as she is always quiet. I didn’t expect that she would be bullied. I thought she got along well with her classmates and schoolmates.

Rose: Well, your daughter is a smart girl, and she likes to study a lot. Maybe her classmates are envious and want to make her feel bad, so they feel good for themselves.

Amanda: You are probably right. I should talk to the school administrator tomorrow morning. Ignoring this issue is not an option.

Rose: Absolutely! Your daughter should not have to endure the harassment.

Amanda: Yeah, this must stop. And I think it’s good that my daughter starts joining social activities, so she doesn’t feel alone.

Rose: It’s a great idea. I hope she gets over this soon.

Amanda: Thank you. You really are a great friend.

Rose: It’s nothing. Friends should support each other. And if there are other things you need me to do, just let me know. 

Other words you can create from Verbal Bullying:

Bully: This can be a noun or a verb. A noun bully refers to a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate other people, while a verb bully means the use of superior strength to intimidate someone or to force someone to do what one wants.

Verbally: This is an adverb that is used to describe something that is done by words.

Bullied: This is the past simple or past participle of “bullying” and it is used to express the finished action “bullying” or to describe the victim of bullying.

Bullyable: This is an adjective that is used to describe someone who is susceptible to being bullied

Unbullying: This is the antonym of bullying. It literally means “not bullying”.

Collocations:

Open to verbal bullying

Alleged verbal bullying

Suspected verbal bullying

An allegation of verbal bullying

A victim of verbal bullying

Endure verbal bullying

A target for/of verbal bullying

Carry out verbal bullying

Subject to verbal bullying

Suffer verbal bullying

Related phrasal verbs: 

To wind someone up

To make someone tense or angry.

• She’s always winding her husband up.

To nag at someone

To annoy or make someone angry through persistent fault-finding or continuous urging.

• He hates it when his wife nags at him.

Related idioms:

Make fun of somebody

To make someone look ridiculous by making jokes about them.

• When she moved to another country, her classmates made fun of her accent and sense of fashion.

Poke fun at somebody

To make someone or something seem ridiculous by making jokes about the person or thing:

• I hate some comedians who poke fun at popular or famous people.

Take the piss (out of someone)

To tease or make fun of someone or to make someone look silly.

• She is trying to take the piss out of me because I don’t support her ideas.

Take the mickey/mick (out of someone)

To laugh at someone and make them seem silly, in a funny or unkind way.

• They’re always taking the mick out of the CEO, they don’t respect him.

Razz

To insult and ridicule someone.

• Is there any razzing about the fact that you fear cockroaches?

Josh

To tease someone:

• He likes to josh people.

Pester

To harass, trouble or annoy someone with petty irritations.

• His ex-girlfriend always pestered him with text messages and phone calls.

Synonyms for Verbal Bullying:

Verbal abuse

Verbal Attack

Reviling

Name-calling

Verbal assault

Insults

Abusive language

Slander

Tirade

Upbraiding

Bad-mouthing

Scolding

Reproach

Libel

Criticism

Defamation

Castigation

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Many people love travelling and when we travel, we meet different people from different walks of life. Sometimes we meet friendly people but there are also times that we encounter rude individuals.

According to the research done by www.bbc.com, people from Uganda, Costa Rica, Columbia, Oman and the Philippines are the most welcoming and friendly people to travelers.

It’s good to feel welcomed when we are at a foreign country, so most of the time, when we travel, we consider not only the safety but also the hospitality of the people living in that certain place.

Hospitality means the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers. Louis, chevalier de Jaucourt describes hospitality in the Encyclopedia as the virtue of a great soul that cares for the whole universe through the ties of humanity.

Example of hospitality:

• I would like to thank the hosts for their lavish hospitality
• They abused our hospitality and stayed a whole week without paying us anything.

Dialog:

Tony: Jen, have you confirmed how many guests will be here for our opening party next week?

Jen: Yes, sir. There will be one hundred guests. I have booked the venue, and the place can accommodate maximum of two hundred people.

Tony: Good. I want to make this party as entertaining as possible. I want our guests to feel our warm hospitality. Do you have the budget for food and drinks?

Jen: Yes, sir. It is one hundred thousand US dollars. Would you want us to spend more on food or on drinks?

Tony: Well, most of our guests don’t eat much but they drink a lot, so I would like you to buy expensive drinks. As I said, we will show them our hospitality. These guests have travelled far to be here with us. They should feel welcomed.

Jen: We are hospitable people, so I am sure they will enjoy their time with us, sir.

Other words you can create from hospitality:

Hospitable: This is an adjective. When someone is described as hospitable, it means they are friendly and welcoming to guests or even strangers. They are generous to people and they treat them warmly.

Hospitableness: This is a noun. This refers to a disposition that welcomes guests and is fond of entertaining.

Common words that go with hospitality:

Hospitality Ethics: Is a discipline that studies the usage of hospitality.

Hospitality Industry: Is a field within service industry that comprises restaurants, hotels, fast food chains, cruise line, theme parks, and other business establishments that offer people food, drink, or a place to sleep.

Adjectives that go with hospitality:

Generous hospitality

Lavish hospitality

Warm hospitality

Corporate hospitality

Verbs that go with hospitality:

Extend hospitality

Offer hospitality

Provide hospitality

Show hospitality

Repay hospitality

Return hospitality

Abuse hospitality

Accept hospitality

Related phrasal verbs: 

Call at

To stop at a place for a short time

• My friends called at my rest house.

Call upon

To visit someone.

• I called upon my cousin when I was at her hometown.

Drop in

To visit someone unexpectedly

• I told my parents that they can drop in my house whenever they want.

Look in

To visit someone briefly, especially when you are on your way to someplace else.

• I will look in on my brother’s office on my way to the mall.

Related idioms:

Cordial reception

Kindness in welcoming guests or strangers.

• He met the CEO’s wife with a cordial reception.

Easy purse strings

Spending money easily on foods and others to welcome guests.

• My wife has been too quick in loosening the purse strings when my in-laws visited us.

Be in good company

If you are in good company, it means that you feel at home and you don’t have to worry about making mistakes as people around you are very understanding and welcoming.

• If you come to visit me in my house, I will promise that you are in good company.

Good-fellowship

Refers to a pleasant atmosphere or convivial spirit.

• We have the essence of Western hospitability and good-fellowship.

Synonyms for hospitality:

Friendliness

Hospitableness

Warm reception

Welcome

Helpfulness

Neighborliness

Warmth

Kindness

Congeniality

Geniality

Courtesy

Amenability

Generosity

Entertainment

Hearty welcome

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Postpone has two meanings. It can mean to put something off for a later time. In this case something was supposed to happen at one point in time, but for whatever reason it was moved back to a different time.

The time that the postponed event was moved back to may be stated right away when the event is postponed, or it may be left open ended. This means that the event is postponed, but no one knows when it will be rescheduled. This can sometimes happen with sporting events that are postponed due to weather.

The game will happen later, but the exact date will be determined later. The reasons why the event was moved back may be positive or negative. It may be because of something someone did wrong, or something that was completely out of everyone’s control.

In a contract it can be predetermined that certain events will cause something to be postponed. Anything from a game, to a wedding, to a payment can be postponed.

• The football game was postponed for two hours because of lightening in the area.
• We have asked the bank to postpone our loan payment by one month.

Postpone can also mean to put something in a lesser place of importance. It means to make one priority subordinate to another. It simply means something is less important. When something is less important one either may choose to not worry about it right now, or they may not do it at the moment.

When something is postponed it’s still important, but more important things will be attended to first. The delayed project may or may not be completed at a later time.

• Building the new school will be postponed to fix the roads this year.
• Some believe that postponing environmental initiatives in favor of economic advancement is necessary.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Postpone

Delay

Means to make someone or something late.  If there is a delay, then something was planned to happen at one time, but for some reason it will happen slower than originally planned.

• The accident caused an hour delay to my commute home.
• If we don’t leave now, our arrival will be delayed.

Defer

Means that something is put off to a later time. When something is deferred, it’s still going to happen, it just isn’t going to happen now. It is not late, it will simply be planned for another time.

• Because of my status they allowed me to defer the payment.
• In the contract it states the circumstances where payouts may be deferred.

Reschedule

Means to change the time of an event that has already been planned. When something is rescheduled, one of the people organizing the event has decided to move it to a later time. This can happen with something as simple as lunch between friends, or it can happen with a much larger event.

• The meeting was rescheduled until after lunch.
• I’m stuck in a meeting, can we reschedule?

Here are some antonyms for postpone.

Advance

Has many meanings, but as an antonym for postpone it refers to something moving forward. It’s the opposite of something being stalled.

• We have decided to advance our plans to take on new office space next quarter.
• I would like to do what I can to help you advance your cause to help the homeless.

Continue

Means to keep going with an activity. When something is continuing it is moving forward.

• We will continue the meeting in an hour.
• Are you going to continue your studies?

Expedite

Means to make something happen sooner or faster. Usually a request has to be made for something to be expedited, and usually that request is made because someone is in a hurry.

• Because she needed a phone charger right away, her dad sent it via expedited shipping.
• We plan to pay the extra fee in order to expedite the application process.

Hasten

Can mean to do something quickly. When something is done in a hastened manner, it is done right away. It can also mean that something causes an event to happen sooner than it was planned to, or sooner than it otherwise would.

• The lawyer was able to hasten the trial date for his client.
• He hastened to defend his friend.

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In the simplest terms exempt means that an organization or person does not have to do something. It can be used in three ways; as a verb, adjective, and as a noun. 

As verb it refers to someone or something that is free from obligation or liability that would be put on them by someone else. In other words someone else sets a rule and the person or thing that is exempt  doesn’t have to do it.

When used in this way exempt is often followed by the words from.

• When a student has a doctor’s note, he may be exempt from P.E. (physical education) class.
• Because the organization is a non-profit it is exempt from having to pay form fees.
• Get over there, you are not exempt from this.

Synonyms for Exempt

There are several synonyms for this usage of the word exempt. The majority of synonyms for exempt are phrases. Here are a few of them.

Not liable to-  has a few definitions, but as a synonym for exempt, it means that a person, group, or organization is not legally responsible for doing something. This often refers to money.

• They are not liable to pay the registration fee.

Not subject to- means that something is not conditional based on something happening. For example, when something is subject to one may have to wait for approval from a manager. In this case it would be subject to managerial approval. If something is not subject to, then a manager does not need to approve it.

• Our approval is not subject to securing funding first.

Excused from- means that you are exempt from or don’t have to do something.

• She was excused from swim practice because she was sick.

Absolved of/from- means that someone or something is free from responsibility or guilt. Simply put when someone is absolved of something it’s not their fault or their problem.

• The company was absolved from the process that normal companies have to go through.

As an adjective exempt refers to something being free from the liability or rules  that are put on others. It also means that one is released from an obligation.

• The judge ruled the she was exempt from having to pay her business partner any more money.
• Because of their financial status, these patients are exempt from having to make any payments for 90 days.
• Even though we are exempt from the regulation, we still have to file the form with the county.

As a noun exempt means that a person does not have to perform an obligation or a duty. This definition is often used when speaking about taxes.

• Most non -profit organizations are exempt from paying taxes.
• Because he was studying in a different state he was exempt from jury duty
• We have filled out a waiver so our child can be exempt from getting these shots.

Synonyms for Exempt

There are many synonyms for exempt, here are some of the most commonly used.

Immune- has more than one meaning, as an antonym to exempt it refers to a person, a group, or an organization being  protected from an obligation or the effects of something. When someone or something is immune, it simply means they don’t have to follow that particular rule, or it doesn’t apply to them.

• Because our building is grandfathered in, we are immune to any new requirements.

Excused- means that someone or something is released from duty or from a requirement. Excused is often used to refer to a person not having to do something, but it can also refer to an organization or a group.

When someone is excused it usually means almost everyone else has to follow the rule, but for whatever reason this person does not. The reason for the excuse does not matter.

• Our team was excused from training because our flight got in so late the night before.

Subject to- means that something is conditional on something else happening. This means that one thing has to happen before one can get what they want. Something can be subject to anything; a manager’s approval, a background check, a fee being paid for example.

• Getting the job was subject to being voted in by a majority of the board of directors.

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Impeach has three definitions. It can mean to cast doubt on what someone says, especially when it comes to legal proceedings. In this case the credibility or the validity of what someone says is being questioned. In the case of legal proceedings this is usually done with a witness.

One side will try to make a witness that is helping the other side seem like a liar in the eyes of the judge or jury. An attorney may also try to impeach the character of the witness, which would mean to make the judge or jury think they are not a trustworthy person.

The attorney make not be able to prove they are lying in this particular case, but they may be able to get jurors to believe that they lie often, so what they say cannot be trusted.

Just as a witness’s character can be impeached, other people’s character or judgement can be impeached as well. For example in a business meeting two people may be arguing for their desired outcome. One person may bring up how the other person has made missteps in the past. This is a way to try to impeach their judgement.

• The defense attorney hoped that the accuser would take the stand, so that he could try to impeach her character.
• Let’s make this a fair fight about the ideas. Let’s not bring up the past and try to impeach each other’s track records.

Synonyms for Impeach

Here are some synonyms for this definition of impeach.

Disparage- means to represent something as having little worth. As a synonym to impeach it is one’s character or trustworthiness that would be disparaged. In other words what this person has to say is worthless. This could be true or not tue.

• She tried to get the other kids to stop being the little boy’s friend by making disparaging remarks about him, but it didn’t work.
• I’m not trying to disparage anyone’s character, I’m just telling you what happened.

Criticize- refers to pointing out someone’s faults in a negative and disapproving way.

• She feels like she is constantly being criticized by her mother.
• I don’t want to criticize you, I just want to give you some constructive feedback.

Impeach can also mean to bring an accusation against someone. When using the word impeach the accusation would have to brought against a public official. Different jurisdictions (countries, states, provinces, cities) all have specific rules as to what would constitute an accusation that would be an impeachable offense. 

When this accusation is made it is brought before some sort of tribunal or government body that has the ability to move the accusation forward (or not), and then can ultimately decide what should be done about it. Sometimes that can be sanctions, or sometimes it can lead to impeachment.

• The possibility of being impeached should dissuade public officials from committing crimes.
• Is it possible to impeach a local official?

Synonyms and Antonyms for Impeach

Here are some synonyms for this definition of impeach.

Synonyms

Indict- refers to formally charging or accusing someone of a serious crime.

• He was indicted for murder.
• He is being investigated for treason, and may soon be indicted.

Accuse- means to claim that someone has done something wrong. The wrongdoing could be something small like taking a pen, or it could be something much bigger and involve accusing someone of legal wrongdoing.

• The man looked down at the dog disapprovingly and accused him of going to the bathroom in the house.
• Are you accusing me of a crime?

Antonyms

Confirm- has many meanings, but as an antonym to impeach it means to reinforce someone in their position.

• Federal judges have to be confirmed before they can serve.
• The board of directors confirmed the CEO’s position.

Impeachment-  is the removal of a public official from office due to misconduct. As mentioned above the type of conduct that would qualify for an offense that would allow for someone to be removed from office varies. Any public official can be removed.

• We have begun the necessary steps for impeachment.
• He choose to step down instead of going through the embarrasing process of impeachment.

In Britain impeach is also used to speak of someone who has been charged with treason or crimes against the state.

• He is in jail for impeachment.
• It is important to ensure that public officials do not  fall prey to committing acts of impeachment.

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What does indicted mean?

Indicted is the past tense of indict. Indict means to formally charge someone with a serious crime. When someone is indicted, they have not been proven guilty, and may be acquitted of all of the charges against them. However an indictment is the first legal step to convicting someone of a crime.

How Does One Get Indicted?

What is necessary to indict someone varies across different legal jurisdictions. These jurisdictions, or regions may be cities, counties, states, provinces, or countries. The basic process of getting indicted is similar in most Western countries.

Here’s a basic outline of what happens, however keep in mind that the procedures will vary from place to place. These procedures will outline what generally happens in the American court system, but it is important to understand that there are many different levels of the American court system.

Where the crime takes place and how serious the offense is determines which court will have jurisdiction, and that will determine the rules that are followed. Therefore there is not one set of rules.

Not always, but often everything starts with an arrest. Then the police will file a report detailing the reasons for the arrest and the initial evidence that was found. This information is then given to a prosecutor, who will determine if they believe there is enough of a case to prosecute it, or try it in front of a jury.

At this point the prosecutor is just determining whether or not it makes sense for them to spend time further investigating what happened. If a case is not going to move forward, this is usually where it is stopped.

There are times when a person will be investigated and indicted before they are arrested. This usually only happens when one is suspected of committing a serious offense over a long period of time.

In these cases law enforcement thinks someone has done something wrong and may spend weeks, months, or years investigating if there is evidence of wrongdoing. This usually happens in cases of organized crime, money laundering, or other crimes that involve a complex network or structure to carry out.

If the prosecutor decides the case is worth pursuing, they can do one of two things. They can choose to charge the offender with a crime. Or they can choose to go to a grand jury and seek an indictment.

If the grand jury agrees with the prosecutor and thinks there is a reason to move forward with the case against this person, the person will be indicted.

How a Grand Jury Works?

It is important to note that America is the only Western country that has grand juries, although other countries have some form of preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for a prosecution to move forward. 

The role of the grand jury is to listen to the evidence that is presented by the prosecutor and determine if there is enough evidence for the case to move forward. Their job is not to determine if the accused is innocent or guilty. It is not their role to hear both sides of the argument.

While the accused usually has the right to speak to the grand jury, all of the evidence is presented by the prosecutor. The members of the grand jury can ask the prosecutor questions, they can ask witnesses questions, they can ask for more information.

Grand juries are usually held in confidence (secret), so that witnesses can speak freely and someone’s reputation is not tarnished if the case does not move forward. After hearing the evidence the members of the grand jury will then either return a “true bill” ( to indict) or a no bill (not indict).

If the grand jury brings bake a true bill, then the person is indicted and a trial determining whether they are guilty or innocent will proceed.

Indict/ Indicted Indictment in a Sentence

• We are waiting to see if the jury will bring back an indictment.
• He was indicted last night.
• The grand jury chose not to indict.

Synonyms for indicted

Here are some synonyms for indicted.

Arraigned- means to bring someone forward to answer for criminal charges.

• After a long car chase the man was brought in and arraigned on murder charges.

Brought to trial- refers to someone having to answer charges against them in a formal setting with a judge and possibly a jury.

• He wants the charges to be brought to trial, so that he can clear his name.

Antonyms for indicted

Acquit- means that a jury or a judge has determined that someone has not commited the crime or crimes they were accused of doing.

• She was acquitted of all charges.

Exonerate- means that someone has been absolved or found to have not done something that they were accused of doing.

• She believes that she will one day be exonerated. 

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Poise has four meanings. It can refer to a person who is elegant and graceful. This can be used to speak about someone’s physical appearance, for example the way they carry themselves. Or it can refer to how some deals with a difficult or complicated situation. When someone is poised it means that they carry themselves well and in an elegant way. When someone handles a situation with poise it means they are steady and stay calm under pressure.

• When the peace agreements almost fell apart the ambassador was poised.
• The model is poised as she walks down the runway.
• The most important thing in this negotiation is for you to remain posed no matter what happens.
• She walked into the room with poise, and refused to let yesterday’s embarrassment get to her.

Synonyms for Poise 

There are many synonyms for this usage of the word poise. Here are some of the most popular.

Grace- refers to simple elegance or refinement. This is especially used when referring to how a person or animal walks or carries themselves. Grace is usually used to describe movement. It can also be used to describe how someone behaves in a difficult situation.

• The dancer gracefully moved across the stage.
• When doing yoga it is best to move with grace.

Elegance- refers to something being graceful. It can describe a person or an object. It can also mean that something is stylish.

• The designer’s clothes were clean and elegant.
• Her mother reminded her, that a proper lady remains elegant at all times, no matter what is happening around her.

Antonyms for Poise

Agitation- refers to someone being in a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. When someone is agitated they are usually not fully in control of their emotions, and tend to have many small, quick involuntary movements.

• He was clearly in a state of agitation after speaking with his father.
• I don’t want to make you agitated, I just want to talk calmly.

Crude- refers to something or someone that is not refined. When a person is crude they are lacking manners, they may get emotional easily or panic in a difficult situation.

• Her crude jokes did not go over well with the group.
• Even though his table manners were crude, it was clear he had been taught manners.

Poise can also mean to be balanced or suspended (in the air) or to have equilibrium. This definition of poise can refer to a person or an animal. Think of a ballet dancer balancing on her toes, that’s poised.

• The gazelle was poised as it ran through the fields away from the cheetah.
• The acrobat poised on the tight rope during his show.
• The proper way to run is poised on the balls of your feet.
• He poised on the balls of his feet as he snuck quietly through the house.

Synonyms for Poise

Here are some synonyms for this definition of poise.

Balance- is an even distribution of weight, allowing something to stay upright and steady.  Balance can refer to someone or something being able to physically stay on their feet, or it can refer to someone’s state of mind.

• The box was very heavy, and he had to work very hard to keep his balance.
• He  has a steady, balanced personality.

Control- has many meaning, but as a synonym to poise it refers to the ability to influence or determine the course of one’s behavior.

• He doesn’t seem to have any control over his actions.
• When you are lifting weights, make sure you do your repetitions with control.

Antonyms for Poise

A popular antonym for this definition of poise is…

Instability- refers to something or someone being unstable, unpredictable, or not able to stay steady and upright. This can refer to someone’s physical state, or it can refer to their mental state.

• The building’s instability made it very dangerous.
• The instability of the company made the employees nervous about losing their jobs.

Poise can also mean to carry something in a particular way.

• He poised the tea carefully in his hands.
• He poised the present with care, knowing a puppy was inside.

Poise can also mean that someone is assured that something is going to happen.

• I am poised to get the new promotion.
• She was poised to win the race until she sprained her ankle.

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There are many proverbs and sayings in English that involve money. Here are some of the most popular.

1. A fool and his money are soon parted

Means that people who spend their money on foolish things will lose their money and become poor. This is something that often happens to people who suddenly get a lot of money, especially if that money comes in one lump sum or over the period of a few years.

This happens a lot with lottery winners and athletes. They get a lot of money at one time, spend it on silly, useless things and before they know it, the money is gone.

• He won $50 million dollars and somehow lost it all in just a few short years. He spent it on silly things and loaned money to friends and family. A fool and his money are soon parted.

2. A good name is better than riches

Means that a good reputation is worth more than any amount of money.

• Always do what you say you are going to do. A good name is better than riches.

3. A good payer is a master of another’s purse

Means that someone who pays their bills on time can always borrow money. In other words if you have good credit, people will lend you money.

• My parents taught me that it’s always important to pay your bills in full and on time. A good name is better than riches.

4. A good paymaster never wants workmen

Means that if an employer pays on time and pays fairly, they will always have people to work for them. In other words, pay well, pay on time, and you’ll have good workers.

• People really enjoy working for this company because they pay fairly and on time. A good paymaster never wants workmen.

5. If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys

Is the opposite of the proverb above. It means that if you don’t pay well, you won’t get good workers. If you do happen to get a good worker, they’ll probably leave quickly.

• The company started paying later and later, and making it more difficult for their employees to get their money. Soon all the good employees left. If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.

6. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise

Refers to waking up early in the morning and going to bed early allows for people to have a productive day. Going to bed early will assure that one has a good night’s sleep, and waking up early allows for one to have an entire day to get things accomplished.

• Steve says that going to bed early and getting a good night’s sleep is part of his success for being super productive during the day. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.

7. Money doesn’t grow on trees

Is one of the most common sayings involving money that is said in America. It reminds people to remember the value of money. It takes hard work to get money, it doesn’t come easily. Therefore,  you should keep that in mind when you spend it.

• Stop asking for things you don’t need and don’t really want. Money doesn’t grow on trees.

8. Money is the root of all evil 

Refers to money being the cause or motivation for everything bad. It simply means that all wickedness and evil comes from money. The original quote is the love of money is the root of all evil. It has been shortened. Money isn’t the problem, it’s how much people love it, and what they will do to get it, that is the problem.

• He betrayed his friends in their time of need, just so he could make a few dollars.

9. Money isn’t everything

Means that money is not the only thing of value, and it’s not the only thing that should be focused on.There are far more important things in the world, such as love and family.

This is usually said to encourage someone to either not be disappointed because they feel they are lacking money. Or it may be said to someone who is focusing too much on money, and they need to be reminded that there are more important things.

• I know you’re very focused on your career, but don’t work so hard that you lose sight of what’s really important. Remember, money isn’t everything.

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Quite is used to emphasize how someone feels about something, or the the extent of something. It does this with three different meanings. It can be used to emphasize that something is to the utmost, or the most absolute extent. It means that something is absolutely or definitely the way that the person is saying it is. 

However just because someone says that something is absolutely a certain way, doesn’t mean that is has to be a true statement. In other words, using the word quite does not make something a fact.

However it is a way for someone to emphasize what they are saying. It’s important to note that the word doesn’t really have a specific meaning other than to emphasise that someone really means what they are saying. This usage of the word can often be substituted for completely or absolutely.

• This is quite ridiculous, I can’t believe what I’m hearing you say.
• Witnessing a robbery in a convenience store was the scariest moment of my life. I was quite terrified.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Quite

There are many synonyms for this definition of quite, here are some of the most common.

Completely- can usually be used in place of quite. It means that totally, utterly, or 100 percent. Completely encompasses everything. In the two sentences below completely and quite are interchangeable. The word totally, which has the same meaning as completely can also be used in the sentences below.

• Thank you for the compliment, I am completely flattered.
• I am  completely finished, I will never speak to him again.

Entirely- refers to something being completely or totally. It can also be used to emphasize something, and as a synonym to this usage of quite it usually is an amplifier . Entirely is often used to describe a situation.

• Things got entirely out of control last night at the bar.
• The company determined that it had spent entirely too much money on food for employees last year.

Here are some antonyms for this usage of quite.

Partial- refers to something being incomplete or not all encompassing or fully. It refers to being only a part of something.

• The investigators could only find a partial fingerprint at the crime scene.
• The hotel room only has a partial kitchen.

Quite can also refer to the extent of something. When quite is used in this way, it means that something is  to a significant extent, or degree.

When something is significant it is often being compared to other things. For example if one says, “the weather is quite warm”, it means it’s warm compared to other days. When this word is used it means that something is a lot, not a little. This word can easily be substituted for a word like very or fairly. It can be used when something is positive or negative.

• That roller coaster was quite scary, but I still want to go again.
• That’s quite a big box you have there, what’s in it?

Synonyms and Antonyms for Quite

Here are some synonyms for this definition of quite.

Relatively- speaks to something being in relation to something else. In other words two or more things are being compared. It also speaks to two or more things being in proportion to each other.

• Today is relatively warm, considering the time of year that it is.
• Relatively speaking she’s not nearly as incompetent as her co-workers.

Fairly- means that something is being described as being a high degree. Fairly is also often used in a comparative or relative sense.  For example if someone says, “it’s fairly warm outside” that means it warm, especially comparatively speaking.

• It was fairly remarkable that she did so well despite having been injured recently.
• This job is fairly difficult, but I think you can do it.

Here are some antonyms for this usage of quite.

A little- means that there is a small amount of something. Usually when “a little” is used it is being used in relative terms.

• It’s a little warm today.
• I just want a little bit of time to look things over.

Sort of- means to some extent. It is used in relative terms, but the amount of something is intentionally not clear. 

• Is it hot outside? Sort of.
• I’m getting sort of tired of this, but I’m not sure if I’m ready to leave.

Quite can also be used as a way for someone to say that they agree with something that has just been said. This is particularly used in Britain.

In addition to meaning that one agrees with what was just said, it can also mean that they understand what was said. In this usage of this word, someone makes a statement and the second person agrees.

• That was the most incredible performance that I’ve ever seen! Quite.
• That meeting didn’t go the way I thought it would. Quite.

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Clingy is the adjective form of the word cling. Cling simply a person or a piece of clothing that clings or sticks to you. In addition to describing  the way that a piece of clothing behaves, clingy can also describe a person’s behavior.

• The mom wanted a break from her clingy child.
• I don’t like that kind of fabric, it’s very clingy.

Cling is the verb form of clingy, and it has four different meanings, all of which can be used in its adjective form to describe something as clingy.

Cling and Clingy- can refer to when a person or an animal hold on to something or someone tightly.It is often used in it’s past tense form; clung. Usually when someone clings on to something in this way, it is out of fear. That fear may be because something threatening is happening, or it may be an imagined fearful situation.

• The cat clung to his owner in fear, as he watched the water in the bathtub.
• The two little girls were clinging to each other, after hearing the unknown sounds in the dark.
• The baby animals were so clingy, they wouldn’t let go of their mom.

Synonyms for Clingy

There are a few very popular synonyms for this definition of cling or its adjective form clingy.

Clutch- means to grasp or hold on to something tightly and in an eager way. Often times clutch is used to describe when someone is holding on to something because they don’t want someone else to take it, although it can be used in other ways.

• She clutched onto her purse when the man announced he was robbing the restaurant.

Grip- As a synonym to clingy means to take and keep a strong hold onto something. 

• She gripped his hand tightly.

Grasp- means to take something and hold onto it firmly.

• She quickly grasped the piece of paper away from her sister.

Cling and Clingy can also mean that someone remains very close. This is usually used to refer to a person, and it’s usually used in a negative context, but it doesn’t always have to be.

It often means that someone is hanging around someone and either that person is tired of the clingy person always being there, or people that know that person are tired of the clingy person always being there.

• His family thought his money manager was too clingy and was just using him to get more money.
• Give me some space, don’t  cling so tightly to me.
• He thinks that if he clings onto her, she won’t break up with him.

Synonyms for Clingy

The same synonyms for the first definition of cling can be used for this definition as well. There are also some phrases that can be used as a synonym.

Attach oneself to– means that someone connects or fastens themselves to someone or something. Usually when this phrase is used someone is temporarily binding themselves to something or someone.

• It’s like she’s attached herself to you. She’s been following you around all night.
• The protester attached himself to the door.

Hang on to – refers to someone sticking with or standing with, or binding themselves to  someone or something. Usually when this phrase is used as a synonym for clingy someone is hanging on to something too long.

• Please stop hanging on to my arm.
• He will hang on to that friendship until the end, no matter what.

Cling or Clingy can also to be persistently faithful to someone or something. This is usually done in a stubborn way, and clinging on is not usually a positive thing.

• Clinging on to the ideas of the past is how we got into this mess.
• I am not going to cling on to this relationship any longer.
• She’s very clingy, and I wonder if it’s for the right reasons.

The phrases for the second definition of cling can be used  as synonyms for this definition of cling as well.

Finally cling or clingy can mean to be overly dependant on someone emotionally.

• At some point you have to stop clinging on to your parents.
• Try to be independent and don’t cling so much to your friends.

Antonyms for Clingy

These antonyms apply to all of the above definitions.

Release- means that someone or something is able to escape or have free movement.

• After hours of being locked in the room, the woman was finally released.

Detach-  means to be removed or separated from something.

• It feels good to be able to detach from technology for a few hours.

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Concede has two definitions. The first definition is to admit that something is true, after first denying it and saying that it was false or resisting it.

For example if a mother asked her child did you eat the cookies, and the child says no. The mom keeps asking, and  the child keeps saying that they weren’t the one who ate the cookies.

Mom asks one more time, and finally the child confesses and says, “yes I ate the cookies”. In this example the child finally conceded that they were the one to eat the cookies. This can be used anytime someone first says they didn’t do something, but then later tells the truth and says they did, they are conceding.

Another example would be if a boss asks a group of employees who deleted a file, and no one is willing to say that they did it.

Over time after no one admitting that they are the one who caused the problem, one employee comes forward and says, “it was me, I’m the one that deleted the file”. In this case this employees has conceded that they did it.

• After months of denying the allegations, the politician finally conceded.
• I concede, I’m the one that put the dent in the car.
• I know you did it, I’m just waiting to see if you’ll do the honorable thing and finally concede and admit it.

Synonyms  and Antonyms for Concede

Here are some synonyms for this definition of concede.

Admit- has multiple meanings, however as a synonym to concede it means to confess that something can be true. Usually when someone admits something they are doing it as a reluctant admission.

• I admitted that I was late because I slept in.

Confess- as a synonym to concede means to declare or admit that someone was wrong about something, or is somehow at fault.

• I think it’s important that he finally confessed to what he did.

Accept- means to consent or receive something,or  say yes to something, or give approval for something.

• After listening to you I accept your version of the situation.

Here is the most common antonym for this usage of concede.

Deny- means that someone refuses to admit something that they may or may not have done. It can also mean that someone refuses to give something to someone.

• The man adamantly denied the charges that were levied against him.

Concede can also mean to surrender or give something that a person or organization possesses. The possession can be an object that someone physically has, or it can be an idea or concept that someone possesses.

For example, if two kids are fighting over a toy, and after a significant period of time is spent fighting over the toy, one child stops fighting and just let’s the other kid have the toy. In this instance this child has conceded the toy.

Another example would be if two people are in a business meeting and they have differing viewpoints on how the company should handle a situation.

The first person gives their opinion, and then the second person gives their thoughts. They go back and forth trying to explain why their idea is better. Finally the first person says, “you’re right, I think we should go with your idea”. At this time the person would have conceded the argument, or conceded the point.

• After a long debate Jim conceded the argument to Anne.
• The judge ordered the man to concede half of the money that he had earned to his soon to be ex-wife.
• The losing political candidate called their opponent to concede the race.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Concede

Here are some popular synonyms for this definition of concede.

Surrender- means to stop resisting, give up or abandon something or someone. This  can refer to something physical or an idea. Surrender just means to stop fighting or to let the other side win.

• The criminals surrendered to the cops, once they realized there was no way out.

Cede –means to give up power or territory.

• Over time the monarchy has ceded power to the government of the people.

Relinquish- means to voluntarily give up control or power.

• As a part of the deal, they have agreed to relinquish control of part of their territory.

Here is the most common antonym for this usage of the word concede.

Retain- has many meanings, as an antonym to concede it means to keep something.

• The man is retaining his innocence.

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Congruent has two meanings. It can refer to two or more things being in harmony. When things are congruent, they are in agreement, and they are proportional to each other. When things are congruent, it means that they are in peaceful consensus. Incentives and rewards are often spoken in these terms.

The incentive for something should fit what a person is being asked to do. The incentive can be monetary or anything that the person being asked to do the task wants. For example a salary should be congruent with the work that someone is asked to do.

Another example of something being congruent could be used to describe a friendship or other relationship.

• The two people’s political beliefs were not congruent.
• The lab results were not congruent with the suspects specimen, therefore he was released.
• Despite our differences we need to work together congruently.

Synonyms for Congruent

There are many synonyms for this definition of congruent. Here are some of the most popular.

Accordant- means that two or more things are agreeing or compatible. It means that two things go together, or work well together.

• We need to find music that is accordant to the fight that is happening on the screen.
• After the investigation the police will determine if the evidence is in accordance to the witness statements.

Congruous- means that two or more things are in agreement or are in harmony. Congruous can be used interchangeably with congruent.

• The quarterback and the receiver were not congruous, which resulted in an interception.
• The twins speech patterns and body language were congruous.

Agreement – refers to two or more things or people being in harmony or accordance in their opinions or feelings . It can also refer to the result of two or more people or entities coming to an arrangement or agreeing to terms.

• The two companies were in agreement about how to move forward with the merger.
• Now that we settled the argument, are we in agreement.

Harmonious- means that something is free from disagreement or dissent. It also refers to something that is pleasant.

• They have been together for 20 years, and they have a wonderfully harmonious relationship.
• After years of being harmonious, the two finally spoke their minds and an argument ensued.

Antonyms for Congruent

Incongruous- refers to something that is not harmonious, and does not keep with or match its surroundings. Essentially something that is incongruous does not belong.

• When she showed up in jeans and saw that everyone else was wearing ball gowns, she felt incongruous with her surroundings.
• The room was so beautiful, but the fake plant in the bathroom seemed incongruous with the elegance surrounding it.

Inappropriate – refers to something or someone that is not proper or suitable for the circumstances. When something is inappropriate it may be right for another situation, but it is not right for the current situation that it’s in.

• The comment that she made at dinner was inappropriate considering she was meeting these people for the first time.
• What are you wearing tomorrow? I want to make sure I don’t wear something that is inappropriate.

Congruent is also commonly used in geometry. It means that two shapes or figures  are identical, and they coincide exactly when they are superimposed, or placed on top of each other. In simple terms it means that two things have the same size and shape.

• The two triangles are congruent.
• You can tell that the triangles are congruent because all three angles are the same.
• A regular polygon has eight congruent sides as well as eight congruent angles.

Synonyms for Congruent

There are a few synonyms for this definition of congruent. Here are some of the most popular.

Conformity- means that something is in compliance with the rules. It can also mean that one’s behavior is in accordance with how things are supposed to be.

• Discipline and conformity with their values were two characteristics that the parents were looking for in a school.
• Conformity to the doctrine is required.

Match- refers to people or things that resemble or correspond with each other.

• It’s very typical for twins to have matching outfits.
• Make sure the two fabrics match, please.

Here is the most common antonym  for this definition of congruent.

Conflict- has many meanings, as an antonym to congruent  it refers to an incompatibility amongst two or more ideas, interests, or things.

• Please make sure those colors aren’t in conflict with each other.
• I hope there isn’t a conflict at the meeting today.

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Cringe has two meanings. It can mean that someone moves or bends their body in a way to indicate that they are afraid. This usually includes folding the body inward and slightly turning away from the source of the fear. When someone cringes they do not move or run away.

Cringing is something that is done while standing still (or at most only moving back a few steps). Although it is possible for someone to cringe in fear, and then run away from the perceived danger. This definition is often used in past tense, as it describes something that has already or just happened.

• The boy cringed in fear as we heard the dog’s loud bark.
• The woman cringed in fear when the villain suddenly appeared on the movie screen.

Synomyms for Cringe

There are many synonyms for this definition of cringe. Here are some of the most commonly used.

Cower- refers to when someone physically shrinks because of fear. When someone cowers in fear they tend to get low and hide from the perceived threat.

• The family cowered in fear when they heard the burglar break into their house.
• He cowered in fear when he saw the bear.

Shrink- can be used in different ways.

As a synonym to cringe, it refers to when someone physically either makes themselves smaller by moving backwards due to fear or feeling overwhelmed or overpowered by someone else.  Shrinking doesn’t always have to be a physical movement, it can be a backing down. A weaker person can shrink to the wishes of a stronger person.

• Even though John thought his idea was better, he didn’t have the courage to fight harder for himself, and instead shrunk in fear to his louder colleague.
• She would shrink in fear every time the man came into the room.

Recoil- refers to someone quickly or suddenly flinching or springing backwards in fear or in disgust. Oftentimes when someone recoils, it’s because they are reacting to something a person is doing at the moment.

If someone says something or does something that makes someone afraid or disgusted, or have another negative reaction, that person may recoil. When someone recoils they tend to move away from that person.

• After learning the truth she recoiled when he tried to touch her.
• He recoiled in surprise after being shocked by the metal bar.

Cringe can also be a feeling of embarrassment or disgust. In this case cringe is more of an internal reaction than the first definition. One may cringe at something that happens to them, or they may cringe at watching something happening to someone else.

• I cringed out of sympathy when the student was laughed at for answering the question incorrectly.
• I cringed out of disgust when I realized the she wasn’t my friend, but had just been using me the whole time. 

Synomyms for Cringe

Here are some synonyms for this usage of cringe.

Wince- refers to someone making a grimace or perhaps shrinking inward in reaction to something. Winces are usually made as a reaction to pain and the movement is usually involuntary.

• He winced in pain after he was hit.
• She tried not to wince as the doctor stuck the needle in her arm.

Shudder- refers to when someone shakes, or trembles in fear. While shudder is often used to describe how one reacts to fear, one can also shudder in disgust.

• The abused dog shuddered when his rescuer first touched him.
• I shudder to think about how he is going to react to this.

Antonyms for Cringe

Here are two common antonyms for cringe. They can be used for both usages of the word.

Advance- means to move forward in a meaningful, purposeful way.

• The boy confidently advanced across the room towards the stranger.
• The team advanced the ball forward.

Approach- means to come near or to come close to someone or something.

• The dog cautiously approached the front door to his new house.
• When meeting someone for the first time she always approaches them with confidence.

Bonus Word

Cringeworthy- means that something is embarrassingly bad. This phrase has nothing to do with fear, it’s simply a reaction to something being so awful it’s embarrassing. For example a bad joke, or a really bad performance. When something is cringeworthy someone will usually grimace or have some sort of involuntary physical reaction.

• The movie was unwatchable, it was absolutely cringeworthy.
• Watching her yell and make a fool of herself was cringeworthy.

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Ready can function as an adjective, noun or verb. In this article, we will learn how to use ready in these three different parts of speech correctly.

Ready is most often used as an adjective to describe someone or something that is fully prepared.

• In my house, dinner is ready by 6:00 o’clock.
• I am ready to sleep.

Ready can also be used as a verb when we prepare ourselves for something for an activity or purpose.

• She readied herself for the party.
• We readied the room for the guests.

In informal English, ready is used as a noun to refer to available cash. When you hear someone saying, “I’m short of the ready right now”, it means they don’t have money available for immediate use.

Dialog:

Diana: You know, I’m really looking forward to our overseas trip. I’ve already packed my clothes. I’m ready for the off.

Lyn: That’s great. I am more than ready to travel too. I got my performance bonus and I have lots of ready money. I think I will go shopping there.

Diana: Wow! Good for you. I love travelling but my budget is tight this time. I just spent my savings to fit out my new house.

Lyn: Well, that’s okay. At least your house is good and ready.

Other word you can create from ready:

Readily: This is an adverb and it is used to describe an action that is done willingly, easily, or without hesitation.

Readying: This refers to the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act of purpose.

Collocations:

Appear ready

Be ready

Feel ready

Look ready

Seem ready

Get ready

Consider somebody ready

Declare somebody ready

Deem somebody ready

Judge somebody ready

Emotionally ready

Nearly ready

Almost ready

Always ready

Not quite ready

Related phrasal verbs: 

Fit out: This is a term that is used to describe the process of providing the necessary equipment to make a house, an apartment or an office ready for occupation. This can also be used for people. If you fit someone up, it means you provide them with the things they need.

• We spent 1 million dollars to fit out our new mansion.

Gear up: To be ready or prepared for something, especially an upcoming event.

• We are gearing up for the party.

Willing to: This is an adjective that is used to describe someone who is ready, eager, or prepared to do something.

• Sandy is willing to work abroad.

Look forward to: To be excited and pleased about something that is going to happen.

• I look forward to meeting the new CEO.

Pave the way for: If something paves the way for/to something else, it makes the other thing possible.

• His findings paved the way for developing the cure for all kinds of cancer.

Related idioms:

Ready Money: When you have ready money, it means that you have cash funds that are immediately at hand to spend.

• She is a high maintenance girl, so if you want to date her, make sure you have a lot of ready money.

Rough and ready: Something is rough and ready when it lacks refinement or sophistication, but it is ready for use.

• Our house is a little rough and ready, but we can move in there if we have to.

When one is good and ready: It means one is completely ready.

• We will leave when I’m good and ready, and not a minute sooner.

Ready, willing, and able: When someone is ready, willing and able, it means that he is very willing to do something.

• If you need help with your project, just let me know. I’m ready, willing and able.

Ready to drop: To be completely exhausted, fatigued or worn out.

• I was ready to drop after working overtime.

Ready to roll: Eager and prepared to take action or ready to leave a certain place.

• I’m ready to roll! Let’s go dancing.

Ready for the off: This expression is used to describe a person who is ready to leave a certain place.

• I already have my airline ticket and I have booked a hotel. I am ready for the off.

Be more than ready to do something: Be completely ready to do something.

• If you hire me, I am more than ready to start working.

Synonyms (other ways to say):

Fully prepared

All set

Organized

Finished

Done

Completed

Arranged

Willing

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