Already

adverb
/ɔːlˈredi/

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously
before or by now; prior to a time in question

Example Sentences

I have already finished my homework for today.

I have already finished my homework.

Synonyms

previously, before, by now, earlier, beforehand
Entry 1
previously, before, by now, earlier
Entry 2
previously, earlier, before, beforehand

Antonyms

not yet, later, still, eventually
Entry 1
not yet, later, still, eventually
Entry 2
not yet, later

Collocations

already done, already finished, already here, already know, already gone
Entry 1
already done, already finished, already here, already know
Entry 2
already done, already finished, already gone

More Example Sentences

She is excited about starting the new job already.

He is excited about moving to a new place already.

We are excited about launching the product already.

They are excited about learning new things already.

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended and the grateful passenger offers him a generous reward

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended and the grateful passenger offers him a generous reward but he politely declines and says he is just doing the right thing

A man teaches his daughter to ride a horse at a small ranch outside the city on a calm Sunday morning and helps her climb into the saddle for the first time while holding the reins to keep the horse steady and she grips tightly at first, feeling both scared and excited but slowly relaxes as the horse walks in a gentle circle and by the end of the lesson she rides a short distance on her own beaming with pride and already asking when they can come back again.

A taxi driver finds a wallet on the back seat of his car left behind by a passenger earlier that evening and it contains cash, credit cards, and an identity card so he checks the address on the ID and drives across the city to return it even though his shift has already ended and the grateful passenger offers him a generous reward but he politely declines and says he is just doing the right thing earning the respect and admiration of everyone who hears the story.

A grandfather tells bedtime stories to his two grandchildren every night when they stay at his house sitting in a rocking chair beside their bed and making up adventures about brave knights and clever animals with different voices for each character while the children listen with wide eyes and big smiles and sometimes ask him to repeat their favorite parts until they slowly fall asleep, feeling safe and happy and he tiptoes out of the room, already planning tomorrow's story.

Related Vocabularies

In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
slowly and steadily over a period of time
at the present time; in these times
without doubt; certainly; clearly
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
according to custom or long-established practice

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