Definitions

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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A spokesman for TikTok U.S. said a number of the accounts identified by the Journal, as well as other related accounts, had already been restricted for violating the platform’s rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Former Garfield coach Lorenzo Hernandez, in his first season at Whittier, has already discovered a talent he can’t wait to develop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

“We’re already starting to see customers shopping Halloween,” said Padilla.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Kane was already hitting some huge numbers anyway, for Spurs then in Germany, and then he added another 20 on top.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

You’re already unzipping your backpack, digging for your supplies.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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