Words / A2

orl-RED-ee/ɔːlˈredi/

Already means before now, or sooner than you expected. I have already eaten. It often sits with the present perfect. Do not mix it with yet (used in questions and negatives: Have you finished yet? I have not finished yet) or still (continuing: I am still hungry).

Meaning

Before now, or before a stated time.

Examples

• “I have already finished my homework.”
• “She already knows the answer.”
• “Have you already seen this film?”

Good to know

already = sooner than expected. yet = questions/negatives. still = continuing.

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