already
adverb
, ˈȯl-ˌ\
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Synonyms & Antonyms for already
Synonyms
afore [chiefly dialect], ahead, antecedently, anteriorly, before, beforehand, earlier, formerly, preliminarily, previously
Antonyms
after, afterward (or afterwards), later
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India was already the world’s largest exporter of generic drugs, with $16.4 billion sold abroad last year. — Ari Altstedter, Bloomberg.com, "Family-Owned Drug Factories in India Erode U.S. Generic Prices," 30 Aug. 2017 There is never a bad time to put get prepared for an emergency – except for when one is already upon you. — Rebecca Mcbane, South Florida Parenting, "Don't Wait for the Storm: The most important step in a Family Emergency Plan is to make one," 30 Aug. 2017 And for those already in serious relationships, the loss of a job can be devastating in its own way. — Catherine Cusick, Longreads, "Working Class Jilts America’s Sweetheart Deal," 30 Aug. 2017 Still the High Point community was already in full assistance mode. — Steve Zimmerman, Daily Southtown, "Orland-area students getting an education in how to help," 30 Aug. 2017 Freshman keepers, Waugh and Palmere, have already proved their elite status in trainings and scrimmages and will certainly be tested in the IAAM's A Conference this season. — Randy Mcroberts, The Aegis, "2017 girls soccer preview," 30 Aug. 2017 This is an astounding fact: already, the 2017 Royals have been shutout 13 times. — Sam Mellinger, kansascity, "Mellinger Minutes: Royals scoreless streak, Chiefs running backs, NFL’s future," 29 Aug. 2017 Lewis feels that Burfict already has altered his style, however. — Jim Owczarski, Cincinnati.com, "Bengals' Vontaze Burfict waiting on appeal: 'It's not over yet.'," 29 Aug. 2017 Experimental trials with live viruses could lead to infection if not handled properly or produce side effects in those already infected. — Marisa Taylor, Kaiser Health News, "Offshore Human Testing Of Herpes Vaccine Stokes Debate Over U.S. Safety Rules," 28 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'already.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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