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Prepared vs Preparatory - What's the difference?

prepared | preparatory |

As adjectives the difference between prepared and preparatory

is that prepared is willing while preparatory is of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative.

As a verb prepared

is (prepare).

prepared

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Willing.
    • The journalist interviewed an eye-witness who was not prepared to disclose his identity.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (prepare)

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    preparatory

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • of or pertaining to preparation, having the purpose of making something or someone ready, preparative
    • I will conduct some preparatory research before choosing the new restaurant's location.

    Derived terms

    *preparatory school *preparatorily