Definition of already Already

/ɔlɹɛˈdi/ - [olredee] - al•read•y

We found 9 definitions of already from 6 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

already - prior to a specified or implied time; "she has already graduated"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • already (Adverb)
    Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
  • already (Adverb)
    So soon.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • already (adv.)
    Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • already
    Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future.
  • already
    Sooner or more quickly than expected.
  • already
    An addition used to emphasize impatience.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • already
    awl-red′i, adv. previously, or before the time specified.—Sometimes used adjectively = present. [All and Ready.]

Part of speech

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  • already, adjective.

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