already
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/ɔːlˈrɛdi/
by this time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'already' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'al redy', where 'al' meant 'all' and 'redy' meant 'ready'.
Historical Evolution
'al redy' transformed into the modern English word 'already'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'all ready', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'by this time'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
by this time; before now.
She had already left when I arrived.
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