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already

Meaning in simple English

US /ɔːlˈrɛdi/ · UK /ɔːlˈredi/

already means: Before now or before the time being discussed.

adverb

BEFORE NOWA2

Before now or before the time being discussed.

  • I already know her name.
  • They had already left when we arrived.
  • Have you already paid for the tickets?

How to use it: have/has already + past participle (I have already eaten lunch.)

Common phrases: already done, already know, already there, already finished

SHOWING IMPATIENCEB2

Used to show that you are annoyed because something is taking too long.

  • Stop already!
  • Please make a decision already.
  • Enough already with all these excuses!

Common phrases: stop already, enough already, hurry up already

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