Meaning of ready-made in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    ready-made

    Definitions

    1. repeated regularly without thought or originality

    Examples

    • « ready-made phrases »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. commercially produced

    Examples

    • « not homemade »
    • « ready-made clothes »

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    ready-made

    Definitions

    1. made for purchase and immediate use

    Synonyms

    Antonyms

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