Meaning of the word already in English
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already
US /ɑːlˈred.i/
UK /ɑːlˈred.i/

Adverb
1.
before the present time; by this time
Example:
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She has already finished her homework.
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It's already midnight.
2.
used to express impatience or surprise that something has happened so soon
Example:
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Are you leaving already?
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He's already complaining, and we just started!
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