already — by or before a particular time
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: by or before a particular time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɔːlˈredi/
Korean meaning: 이미, 벌써
Korean pronunciation: 올**레**디
Example Sentences
- Mom, I already brushed my teeth... three times!
- The pizza is already gone? I just ordered it!
- She has already submitted her application.
already
ADVERB//ɔːlˈredi//
by or before a particular time
💡 Concept
Mom walked in and the kids had already finished all the cookies.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɔːlˈredi/
🇬🇧 UK/ɔːlˈredi/
🌳Etymology
Prefixal--
Rootready
Origin
중세 영어 'al redy'에서 유래. 'all'(모두) + 'ready'(준비된)의 합성어로, '모든 준비가 완료된' 상태를 의미했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
readysteadyheavy
ready
steady
heavy
🔗Collocations
already done
already know
already started
already finished
already here
already late
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Mom, I already brushed my teeth... three times!”
😄 Fun example
“The pizza is already gone? I just ordered it!”
“She has already submitted her application.”
“The movie already started when we arrived.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
yetpreviouslybeforeby now
Antonyms
not yetstilllater
Related
readycompletefinisheddone
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