Definitions for already
ɔlˈrɛd ial·ready

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. already(adverb)

   prior to a specified or implied time

   "she has already graduated"

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1. already(Adverb)

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

   Etymology: From alredy, alredi, equivalent to . Compare alreide, alreids; alreeds. More at all, ready.

2. already(Adverb)

   So soon.

   Are you quitting already?

   Etymology: From alredy, alredi, equivalent to . Compare alreide, alreids; alreeds. More at all, ready.

3. already(Adverb)

   Influenced by u05E9u05F1u05DF An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.

   Etymology: From alredy, alredi, equivalent to . Compare alreide, alreids; alreeds. More at all, ready.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Already(adverb)

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

   Etymology: [All (OE. al) + ready.]

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1. Already

   Already is the fourth album by the British rock band Jesus Jones in 1997. The last EMI album. Singles released were "The Next Big Thing" and "Chemical #1". EMI re-issued on the album on 1 March 2003. The album followed a working hiatus by the band following the relative failure of 1993's Perverse compared to their international breakthrough album Doubt. Although the band had come up with ideas that they requested to Food Records, the label rejected them before finally accepting the released Already. Already only reached #161 in the UK albums chart, although lead single "The Next Big Thing" had some radio play reaching #49 in the singles chart.

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1. Already

   awl-red′i, adv. previously, or before the time specified.—Sometimes used adjectively = present. [All and Ready.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'already' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #245

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'already' in Written Corpus Frequency: #351

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'already' in Adverbs Frequency: #42

Anagrams for already »

1. adlayer

How to pronounce already?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of already in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of already in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of already in a Sentence

1. Luiz Azevedo:

   Oi's competitors were already facing a more favorable competitive scenario, which may improve further with Oi in trouble.

2. Emeasoba George:

   Nothing/nobody loses anything it/he/she has/knows already just by sharing it with something/one else. Rather, anything/one that shares whatever it/he/she has ends up getting/receiving more of it never less. Therefore, never hesitate to share whatever you have/know with someone/those that needs/need it.

3. Allison Salerno:

   I started calling at 8:30 a.m. and on the 67th call I was finally put on hold, i had already pre-registered her two weeks before online, but I never received a confirmation.

4. Noam Bramson:

   The resumption of construction and retail pickup in Phase I will be a welcome boost to our local economy, and New Rochelle is already making plans to accelerate our recovery through both business and individual assistance, but it is premature to let down our guard. All of us must continue to act responsibly, practice physical distancing, use face coverings, and follow other guidelines intended to safeguard our health at both home and work.

5. Mahmood Pradhan:

   We think the signs of the new government's willingness to adhere to the program, to stay with the program and their own adjustment efforts are very encouraging, we hope the program will be on track and most importantly, the adjustment policies already implemented which are paying dividends and are working, will continue.

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