Definition

already: before now, by now, previously adverb
Have you already eaten dinner? Did you eat before you left home?
I have already seen that movie. I saw it last week.
or I've seen that movie already. I saw it last week.

UK: I've already read that book.
US: Have you already finished? That was quick!
  • "Horatio : I already have a song."
  • "Every comedy show has already parodied every Aaron Sorkin trope: the walking and talking..."
  • "Brian : No, Warbuckle has already eaten."
  • "Susie : I've already got something prepared."
  • "Is it Friday already?"
  • "25 years and it's already obsolete, that one."
  • "Ms. Lohan already sits on our board of trustees, however she is considering investing a large amount of capital in the company, which would allow us to finally purchase the island zoo that everyone keeps asking about."
  • "Bruno : I'm already naked."
  • "I can smell the poo already, and we haven't even opened the door yet!"
  • "- We've already had it."

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