already

ɔːlˈɹɛdi

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#1·7h ago

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

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

Origin: From , equivalent to . Cognate with , , , , alreids , , , . More at all, ready. The use as an intensifier in American English is a , attested from 1903. In Singapore English, the use of already as a marker of action completion and change of state is analogous to , and . Compare and ,. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·7h ago

(US, CA) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.

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

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#3·7h ago

(Singapore, Singlish) perfective aspect]].

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