already
Translation
already
Examples
I have already finished my homework.
I have already finished my homework.
Is it 10 o'clock already?
Is it 10 o'clock already?
Grammar Patterns
((auxiliary verb)) already ((verb)) before now or before a particular time She has already left.
Similar Words
Synonyms: previously, before; Antonyms: yet, still
Etymology
From 'all' and 'ready', meaning 'completely prepared' or 'at a prior time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'all ready' - everything is prepared, so it happened 'already'.