Pronunciation: [wɒz ɹˈɛdi] (IPA) 
The words "was ready" are spelled w-uh-z r-eh-d-iy. The first sound, w-uh-z is the past tense of the verb "to be" and is pronounced as /wʌz/. The second word, r-eh-d-iy, is spelled using the long "e" sound /i:/ in the second syllable. The final sound, iy, is pronounced with a short "i" sound /ɪ/ and a glide /j/ sound combination. Therefore, "was ready" is pronounced as /wʌz ˈrɛdi/.
"Was ready" is a past tense verb phrase that indicates the state of preparedness or readiness that someone or something possessed at a specific point in the past. The phrase is formed by combining the simple past tense of the verb "to be," which is "was," with the adjective "ready."
Being ready implies having made the necessary arrangements or completion of necessary preparations to undertake a particular action, fulfill a task, or respond to a situation. When someone or something "was ready," it means that the individual or object had already done everything required to be prepared for an event or circumstance.
The state of readiness can manifest in various contexts, such as being prepared for an exam, presentation, job interview, journey, or any undertaking that requires planning, organization, or skill. It suggests the absence of uncompleted tasks or lack of necessary resources to effectively carry out the intended action or face an event or challenge.
The phrase "was ready" typically implies a situation or event that has already occurred in the past. It could denote a readiness that lasted for a specific duration or one that was temporary, depending on the context. Overall, "was ready" serves as a description or statement highlighting the fact that someone or something had reached a state of preparedness at some point in history.
The phrase "was ready" is not a distinct word with its own etymology, as it is composed of two separate words: "was" and "ready".
1. "Was": The word "was" is the past tense form of the verb "to be". It originated from Old English "wæs", which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "wesan", meaning "to remain" or "to dwell". Its usage as a past tense of "be" dates back to Middle English.
2. "Ready": The word "ready" comes from Old English "ræde", meaning "prepared" or "prompt", which is related to the Old English word "g(e)redda" meaning "ready" or "prepared". These origins can be traced to the Proto-Germanic word "garaþjan" or "garedōną", meaning "to make ready".
