already
US /ɔlˈrɛdi/
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 lunchhaving finished lunch before the present moment
- Medium already submitted the reporthaving sent the document prior to the deadline
- Hard already priced in by financial marketsreflected in asset prices before an official announcement
- Very Hard preaching to the already convertedadvocating an idea to people who are already persuaded
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.