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Meanings of already in English

An addition used to emphasize impatience.

"Already" is the opposite of:

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Examples for "finally"
Examples for "finally"
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Photo: RNZ Today finally brought some closure to their fight, Karl said.
Radio NZ
2
However, bankers said earlier this month the deal was finally drawing closer.
Reuters
3
He brought good news with him; the deal had finally been signed.
White Hunter, Black Heart
4
However, they hope 2020 will be the year they finally become homeowners.
Independent.ie
5
The United States has said the Maoists need to finally renounce violence.
Reuters
1
Israel has seen at last one major match-fixing affair in recent years.
Reuters
2
Let us put transparency into our democracy at last, Mr Jospin said.
The Irish Times
3
Today, he is on the way home, a free man at last.
Reuters
4
How can I cross the swarming sea and reach home at last?'
The Odyssey
5
How can you cross the swarming sea and reach home at last?'
The Odyssey
1
So, at long last, the best characters really came into their own.
The Guardian
2
For Driscoll had at long last gone up to speak with Susie.
Ladder of years: a novel
3
But at long last, the end is indeed nigh for the Vantage.
BBC
4
The inescapable sense was that of a tide turning at long last.
The Guardian
5
To be done, at long last, with the decay of this place.
Union Atlantic
Usage of already in English
1
Some countries had already identified it as a major public health issue.
Radio NZ
2
Four people have already called up about the case today, police said.
Radio NZ
3
Sure, and I've already said, 'Good-bye.' Thanks for answering my question, though.
My Name is Legion
4
In addition; a specific situation may develop, but with conditions already attached.
The South African
5
The Government has already announced a number of State agency rationalisation measures.
The Irish Times
6
Getting the Story Right-YearsAhead of Time This has already proven true.
Wired
7
She said heated tobacco products were already available in 50 other countries.
News.com.au
8
And Kelly said he was already seeing that sea change in action.
Radio NZ
9
Cirri said the conflict was worsening an already serious situation in Yemen.
Reuters
10
However, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee said several official inquiries are already underway.
Radio NZ
11
Korea and Japan are large cafe environments already and of course Europe.
Radio NZ
12
Ryan said China had already given some information but knowledge gaps remained.
Reuters
13
Mr Faughnan said 17 per cent of motorists already have penalty points.
The Irish Times
14
Children are already feeling the effects of climate change, the report said.
Reuters
15
Meanwhile, thousands of home workers are already combining paid work with parenting.
The Guardian
16
What question could you possibly ask that I haven't already thought of?'
Geomancer (Well of Echoes)
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New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
South Africa
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