al·ready /ɔlˈrɛdi, ˈɔlˌ/
(ad.)已經,早已
Al·read·y adv. Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously. “Joseph was in Egypt already.”
I say unto you, that Elias is come already. --Matt. xvii. 12.
Note: ☞ It has reference to past time, but may be used for a future past; as, when you shall arrive, the business will be already completed, or will have been already completed.
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already
adv : prior to a specified or implied time; "she has already
graduated" [ant: not yet]