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In some senses, already is marked as US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
adv
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
I was surprised that she hadn’t already told me the news.
Much of what he said I knew already.
So soon.
Are you quitting already?
An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
I wish they'd finish already, so we can get going.
Enough already!
Indicates the completion of an action (whether past or hypothetical), or more generally, perfective aspect.
You frame the picture for me already anot?
“Yah, I sign already,” my mother replied.
Marks a change in state, more or less in the same manner as the inchoative aspect.
I don’t think he can take it already.
Your ice cream is melting already.