already
by this or that time; prior to or at some specified or implied time; previously: When we came in, we found they had already arrived.
now; so soon; so early: Is it noon already?
Informal. (used as an intensifier to express exasperation or impatience): Let's go already!
Origin of already
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How to use already in a sentence
And yes, someone has already called Spencer a “Small Fry,” har har.
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For his part, Bratton is disappointed but not surprised that the same narrative is already being mapped onto Fry and Spencer.
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French officials were already on edge after a series of apparently unconnected attacks, including the stabbing of police officers.
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The big room at King's Warren Parsonage was already fairly well filled.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsFive of the number had studied with Liszt before, and the young men are artists already before the public.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayI want to see the sort of thing happening to schools that has already happened to many sorts of retail shops.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsNow what should college give the young citizen, male or female, upon the foundation of schooling we have already sketched out?
The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsThis system, as already stated, became operative in most districts during June, 1915.
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British Dictionary definitions for already
/ (ɔːlˈrɛdɪ) /
by or before a stated or implied time: he is already here
at a time earlier than expected: is it ten o'clock already?
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