English · Word Candidate

already

/ɔːlˈɹɛdi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trước một thời điểm nhất định, trong quá khứ, hiện tại hoặc tương lai

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Adverb

I was surprised that she hadn’t already told me the news.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

So soon.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngay bây giờ

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Adverb

Are you quitting already?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “already” mean?

Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

Is “already” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.