already
Pronunciation
[change]- IPA (key): /ɔːlˈrɛdi/
- SAMPA: /O:l"rEdi/
Audio (US) (file) - Hyphenation: al‧ready
Adverb
[change]|
Positive |
Comparative |
Superlative |
- before a certain time (often now)
- When we met, his first wife was already dead.
- He was already well known, but now he's a superstar.
- Would you like some coffee." "No, thank you. I've already had two cups.
- Oh! You're here already. I didn't think you'd be here until 2:00.