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Meaning of Already
The primary meaning of "already" is to indicate that something has happened or been done before a particular time or point in the past.
Etymology of Already
The word "already" originated from the Old English words "all" and "ready", which meant "wholly ready" or "completely prepared"
The word has been in use since the 9th century, initially with the meaning of "wholly ready" or "completely prepared"
Over time, the meaning of "already" shifted to indicate that something has been done or has happened before a particular time or point in the past
Synonyms
presently
currently
now
at this moment
at present
by now
by this time
hitherto
heretofore
previously
beforehand
earlier
prior
formerly
once
in the past
just now
recently
sooner
yet
still
nonetheless
despite
even now
as yet
thus far
up to now
up to the present time
up to this point
until now
before now
prior to this
beforehand
earlier on
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something has happened or been done before a particular time or point in the past
- * Used to indicate that something is earlier than expected or required
- * Used to confirm that something has been done or has happened
Usage Examples
- I have already eaten dinner, so I'm not hungry
- * She has already finished her homework, so she can watch TV now
- * They have already arrived at the party, so let's go join them
Antonyms
not yet
later
afterwards
subsequently
eventually
finally
in the future
soon
later on
at a later time
at a later date
when
after
afterwards
next
then
subsequently
later still
yet to come
still to come
to come