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Definition already in American English

already adverb

adverb
/ɔlˈredi/
1

used for saying that something has happened before now or before another point in time

Example

He's only 24, but he's already achieved worldwide fame.

Example

The gang leader had already left the country.

Example

Put your wallet away. I've already paid for everything.

Synonyms and related words
past ago before
2

used for saying that a situation has started to exist and still continues

Example

By the time the doctor arrived, I was already beginning to feel better.

Example

Why waste time telling people things that they already know?

Synonyms and related words
existing present immediate
3

sooner than you were expecting

Example

Are you tired already? I don't believe it!

Example

Is it twelve o'clock already?

Synonyms and related words
soon shortly just
4

if you say that a bad situation exists already, you mean that you do not want it to get any worse

Example

Look, I already have enough problems as it is.

Example

We'd better hurry - we're twenty minutes late already.

Synonyms and related words
utterly sadly hopelessly
5

used for telling someone that they should do something immediately

Example

Stop messing around and get in here already!

Synonyms and related words
suddenly at once straight away
6

used after a word or phrase to show you are impatient

Example

Hillary Clinton: pick Elizabeth Warren as your running mate already!

Definition already in American English