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

Related Vocabularies

very nearly, but not exactly or completely
with the agreement of all people involved; without opposition
to a great depth, extent, or intensity
separated by distance or time; into pieces
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
to a very high degree; exceptionally

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