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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Under Kalshi’s current data-collection system, “identifying potential insider relationships typically required manual review using publicly available information after trading activity had already occurred,” the report says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Trials are already under way to see if the precision radiotherapy can be used on high-risk prostate cancer patients.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It already took a stake in Intel and other companies, so an equity stake in AI companies could follow—an idea proposed in 2025 by Sam Altman, the head of ChatGPT owner OpenAI.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

No, refunds are not issued on payments already made.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The temperature of the frybread oil was already where it needed to be.

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

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