al‧read‧y S1 W1 / ɔlredi $ ɒl- / 副词

1 before now, or before a particular time :

The design of the new house is similar to those that have already been built.

The performance had already started when we arrived.

2 used to say that something has been done before and does not need doing again :

You already told me that.

‘Fancy a coffee?’ ‘No thanks, I already have one.’

3 used to say that something has happened too soon or before the expected time :

Have you eaten all that food already?

Is it 5 o’clock already?

4 used to say that a situation exists and it might get worse, greater etc :

Hurry up, we’re already late.