already · adv
already (BEFORE NOW)
A2 before now, or before a particular time in the past
Dictionary examples:
I wanted to look smart in class, but I had already forgotten my glasses! (0.0)
My friend tried to teach me chess, but I already knew how to lose! (0.0)
I wanted to tell a secret, but the whole school already knew it! (0.0)
I've already told him. (10.8)
I asked him to come to the exhibition but he'd already seen it. (23.6)
The concert had already begun by the time we arrived. (27.8)
already (EARLY)
B1 used to say that something has happened earlier than you expected
Dictionary examples:
The teacher just gave us homework, and Sarah's already finished it! (0.0)
We've been exercising for two minutes and you're already out of breath? (0.0)
I just woke up, and my kids are already asking for ice cream! (0.0)
Are you buying Christmas cards already? It's only September! (9.2)
I've only eaten one course and I'm already full. (17.1)