already

[awl-red-ee] / ɔlˈrɛd i /

ADVERB

before expected time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

before earlier once previously then

WEAK

as of now at present before now but now by now by that time by the time mentioned by then by this time even now formerly heretofore in the past just now now up to now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

Example Sentences

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Many employees at Starbase stand to make small fortunes, injecting immense wealth into a region already straining to accommodate Musk’s grand ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Amy Woods, the owner of Baby College in Salford, said she wants to see a ban in England and "couldn't believe that there wasn't one already".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fans who already purchased tickets have received refunds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

For months, investors have speculated that Musk’s ultimate goal is to combine his empire as he’s already been tying various businesses closer together.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I’ve already replaced the fern in my room twice, and it seems Mr. Harris’s plant likes me about the same as the ferns do.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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