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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

already

/əˈreɪdi/ adverb · British & US
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What does already mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something has happened before a specified time or that something is true before something else happens. It is often used to emphasize that something has happened or is true before a particular point in time or before something else happens.

Example

"I've already eaten dinner, so I'm not hungry."

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