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already

US /ɔlˈrɛdi/

adverb Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

before now or before a specified time

Frequently tested in TOEIC Part 5 with present perfect tense.

Examples

The invoice has already been sent to the accounting department.

Collocations

  • Easy already eaten lunch
    having finished lunch before the present moment
  • Medium already submitted the report
    having sent the document prior to the deadline
  • Hard already priced in by financial markets
    reflected in asset prices before an official announcement
  • Very Hard preaching to the already converted
    advocating an idea to people who are already persuaded

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.