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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The first season of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” won’t debut until December, but HBO has already greenlit a second season, not on faith but based on demonstrated interest.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

After a further independent review was published on Thursday, Nesbitt said that it and previous reports had already answered the questions a public inquiry would cover.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Our acquisition of Lanteris has been immediately accretive with the combined entity already creating value.”

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The IPO priced at $185 late Wednesday, topping its previously announced range of $150 to $160, which had already been raised from $115 to $125.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“I can already see that he’s going to fit in so well with you.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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