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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 "not yet"
Examples for "not yet"
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However, Steinmeier said the government had not yet decided on the measure.
The Irish Times
2
The effect of Comey's news on voters' support is not yet clear.
Reuters
3
Officials said the second building was not yet at risk of collapse.
Radio NZ
4
However, 40 percent said immediate consequences from Brexit were not yet foreseeable.
Reuters
5
The gay marriage law in Washington state has not yet taken effect.
Reuters
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
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Australia
Common
South Africa
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