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already

/ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/

Meanings
adverb
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

Examples :

"The students are already finished with their homework. "
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Related Words

Illustration homework

homework noun

/ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

"You must do your homework before you can watch television."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration quitting

quitting verb

/ˈkwɪtɪŋ/

To pay (a debt, fine etc.).

"He is quitting the small fine for the overdue library book. "

Illustration exasperation

exasperation noun

/ɪɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃən/ /ɛɡˌzæspəˈreɪʃən/

The act of exasperating or the state of being exasperated; irritation; keen or bitter anger.

"His constant complaining caused a growing exasperation in his mother. "

Illustration specified

specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

Illustration finished

finished verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration express

express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

Illustration impatience

impatience noun

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

"His impatience was evident as he waited for the bus, tapping his foot nervously. "

Illustration present

present noun

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/

The current moment or period of time.

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

Illustration intensifier

intensifier noun

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪər/

That which intensifies.

"The spicy chili powder was the intensifier in the recipe, making the soup much hotter. "

Illustration previously

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

Illustration emphasize

emphasize verb

/ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."