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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By then, arguably, the damage had already been done.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He joined the board in 1984, already a leading candidate to become chief executive, and was made president and heir-apparent after three years.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

He’s got everything so well laid out, it’s as if the school is already built.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

already

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