already

adverb

1. 1

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

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

   Much of what he said I knew already.

   I still haven't seen that movie. I hope you haven't already seen it either.

   Tho, when-as all things ready were aright, / The Damzel was before the Altar ſet, / Being already dead with fearful fright.

2. 2

   So soon.

   Are you quitting already?

3. 3

   An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.

   I wish they'd finish already, so we can get going.

   Enough already!

   Be quiet already!

   Enough already with the lack of glamour!

4. 4

   Indicates the completion of an action (whether past or hypothetical), or more generally, perfective aspect.

   You frame the picture for me already anot?

   “Yah, I sign already,” my mother replied.

5. 5

   Marks a change in state, more or less in the same manner as the inchoative aspect.

   I don’t think he can take it already.

   Your ice cream is melting already.

   Overcook already, need to redo.

   Your grandmother angry already.