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Meaning of already in English
Pronunciation
/ˌɔlˈrɛdi/
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Adverb
already
Etymology
Middle English: from all(as an adverb) + ready; already (sense 2) is influenced by Yiddish use
Definitions
1.
prior to a specified or implied time
Examples
« she has already graduated »
Antonyms
not yet