How to Use "Preparation" with Example Sentences

preparation (n): the act of getting ready

Listen to the Lesson | Listen with pause

Used with verbs:

"She is making preparations for the wedding."
(be + making, be + finishing, be + overseeing)

"She has done a lot of preparation for the meeting."
(has done)

"The presentation needs more preparation."
(needs, requires)

"He has started preparations for college."
(has started, has begun)

"We are completing preparations for the meeting."
(be + completing, be + finishing, be + finalizing)

Used with adjectives:

"She made careful preparations for the funeral."
(careful , proper)

"She received good preparation for college."
(good, intense, poor)

"This game requires mental preparation."
(mental, physical)

Used with prepositions:

"We are making cupcakes in preparation for the wedding."
(for)

"She is doing her hair in preparation for the dance."
(in)