already

adverb14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 5.9

Used to state that a person or thing was deceased before a certain point in time.

Indicates that night has fallen, often earlier than expected.

Refers to being acquainted with someone or something prior to the current moment.

Indicates that something was clear or obvious from an early stage.

Describes a relationship or situation that was tense or difficult before a new problem arose.

To state that something has reached a state of perfection and needs no improvement.

Used to describe someone who has started to lose their hair, often at a young age.

Indicates that an action or process has begun prior to the current or expected time.

To refer to something that has been spoken about or written about previously.

Indicates that something has been in existence prior to the current time.

To point out something that has been observed or stated before.

Refers to a source or example that has been mentioned or quoted before.

Indicates that a group of people or things has been gathered together prior to a specific time.

To have already started a journey, project, or course of action.