Already
Example: I already finished my homework earlier today
Definition
"Already" is an adverb used to indicate that something has happened before a specified or implied time, often earlier than expected. For example, in the phrase "I already finished my homework earlier today," it emphasizes completion prior to now or before another event.
Etymology
The word "already" originates from Old English "alraed," combining "all" and "ready," meaning completely prepared. Over time, it evolved into "already," used to express that an action has been completed before the present moment or another point in time. Did you know it was once closely tied to the sense of readiness before becoming a marker of prior occurrence?
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"Already" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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