already
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/ɔːlˈredi/
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/ɔːlˈredi/
happened before now or earlier
I already finished my homework before dinner.
私は夕食前にすでに宿題を終えました。
shows surprise that something happened so soon
Are you going home already? It's so early!
もう帰るの?まだこんなに早いのに!
emphasizes that something exists now
The small shop already has many loyal customers.
その小さな店はすでに多くの常連客がいます。
shows annoyance about something continuing
Please be quiet already, I need to concentrate.
もう静かにしてください、集中しなければなりません。