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Already

Adverb

Definitions

1.AdverbPrior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
"I was surprised that she hadn’t already told me the news.; Much of what he said I knew already.; I still haven't seen that movie. I hope you haven't already seen it either."
2.AdverbSo soon.
"Are you quitting already?"
3.AdverbAn intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
"I wish they'd finish already, so we can get going.; Enough already!; Be quiet already!"
4.AdverbIndicates the completion of an action (whether past or hypothetical), or more generally, perfective aspect.
"You frame the picture for me already anot?"
5.AdverbMarks a change in state, more or less in the same manner as the inchoative aspect.
"I don’t think he can take it already.; Your ice cream is melting already.; Overcook already, need to redo.; Your grandmother angry already."
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