rubis
what does it mean already in a sentence? how can we use it? thanks
2009년 10월 16일 오후 3:15
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Already is an adverb. Here is the dictionary definition. 1. by this or that time; previously; prior to or at some specified or implied time: When we came in, we found they had already arrived. 2. now; so soon; so early: Is it noon already? 3. Informal. (used as an intensifier to express exasperation or impatience): Let's go already! Origin: 1350–1400; ME al redy all ready; what orig. meant “completely ( all ) ready” and modified the subject (The porter all ready was there) was taken adverbially as modifying the predicate (The porter already was there, meaning “from an earlier time”) Usage note: Although already and all ready are often indistinguishable in speech, the written forms have distinct meanings and uses. The phrase all ready means “entirely ready” or “prepared” (I was all ready to leave on vacation). Already means “previously” (The plane had already left the airport) or “so soon” (Is it lunchtime already?)
2009년 10월 17일
Hello Rubis , You mean the word "already"? It means : - by or before a stated or implied time: "He is already here" . It indicates that he was expected to come at a certain time after the time he arrived. So he is here "already" before that stated time. - It is 9 o'clock already ? (at a time earlier than expected ). - A- Let me introduce you to him. B- Rubis already introduced me to him. Here it means the action took place ( Rubis introduces 'B' ) before 'A 'suggested it at all. - A- What about we go watch this movie tomorrow ? B- I have already seen it yesterday. ' A' suggests in his statement what is "already" done before.
2009년 10월 16일
you should say it clearly .
2009년 10월 16일
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