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?
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!
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