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al-read-y · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    Before or by now or the time in question.

  2. 2.

    As surprisingly soon as this.

  3. 3.

    Used for emphasis to express impatience or annoyance.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    already now — Even at this early point.
  • •
    enough already — Stop; that's sufficient (expression of impatience).

Related words

Antonyms: not yet, still
See also: before, previously, still, yet
Synonyms: before, by now, previously, yet

Etymology

From Middle English al redy, from al ("all, completely") + redy ("ready"). Originally meaning "completely prepared," the meaning shifted to express completion of an action.