Already

Quick meaning: Already is an adverb meaning Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

Meaning

Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

More Meanings

1. So soon.
2. (US, Canada) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
3. (Singapore, Singlish) Indicates the completion of an action (whether past or hypothetical), or more generally, perfective aspect.
4. (Singapore, Singlish) Marks a change in state, more or less in the same manner as the inchoative aspect.

Example Sentences

Are you quitting already?

Much of what he said I knew already.

I was surprised that she hadn’t already told me the news.

I still haven't seen that movie. I hope you haven't already seen it either.

Synonyms for already

Depending on context, synonyms include liao.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include past, previously, earlier, beforehand, before, formerly.

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