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al·read·y

already

 
pronunciation:
awl re di
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: by this or that time.
When I arrived at the station, the train had already left.
synonyms:
previously
definition 2: so soon.
Are the guests here already?
antonyms:
finally
definition 3: from an earlier time.
I already have a good coat, so I don't need another one.