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Already

ˌɔlˈrɛdi
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
200 - 300
200 - 300
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.

Already -

Indicates that something has happened before a certain time or point in the past

Voorbeeld: I have already finished my homework.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: daily conversations, written communication
Opmerking: Used to show completion of an action before a specified time.

Used to express surprise or disbelief that something has happened sooner than expected

Voorbeeld: You're here already? I thought you were coming later.
Gebruik: informalContext: informal conversations, exclamatory statements
Opmerking: Often used with a tone of surprise or disbelief.

Indicates that a situation is expected or should have happened by now

Voorbeeld: The train should have arrived already.
Gebruik: formalContext: formal settings, written communication
Opmerking: Emphasizes the expectation or delay of an event or action.

Synoniemen van Already

previously

Preceding in time or order; before now.
Voorbeeld: I had already completed the task.
Opmerking: It emphasizes that something was done before a specific point in time or event.

formerly

In the past; in an earlier period.
Voorbeeld: She was already a doctor before she turned 30.
Opmerking: It indicates something that was true or existed in the past.

heretofore

Up to this time; before now.
Voorbeeld: The issue had already been resolved heretofore.
Opmerking: It is a formal or literary term used to indicate something that has happened up to a particular point in time.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Already

All set

It means everything is ready or in order.
Voorbeeld: I've finished preparing for the presentation, so we're all set to go.
Opmerking: It implies readiness or completion rather than just something being done.

In the bag

It means something is certain or assured to happen.
Voorbeeld: With only two minutes left, victory is in the bag for our team.
Opmerking: It emphasizes certainty more strongly than 'already.'

No longer

It indicates a change in a previous state or condition.
Voorbeeld: I am no longer interested in working for that company.
Opmerking: It highlights the change in status or condition compared to something being done.

Been there, done that

It means having experienced or dealt with something before.
Voorbeeld: I don't want to go back to that place; been there, done that.
Opmerking: It conveys a sense of having experienced or completed something, similar to 'already,' but with a more casual tone.

Ahead of the game

It means being in a position of advantage or being prepared.
Voorbeeld: By starting early, we were ahead of the game and finished the project before the deadline.
Opmerking: It indicates being well-prepared or in a favorable position, similar to 'already,' but with a focus on being ahead rather than just done.

Over and done with

It means something is finished and no longer needs to be dealt with.
Voorbeeld: The exams are finally over and done with, so we can relax now.
Opmerking: It emphasizes completion and relief after finishing something, similar to 'already,' but with a sense of finality.

Past it

It means being too old or experienced for something.
Voorbeeld: I used to enjoy that show, but now I feel like I'm past it.
Opmerking: It suggests moving beyond or growing out of something, similar to 'already,' but with a focus on being past a certain stage.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Already

Already gone

Means that something has happened or been used up very quickly.
Voorbeeld: Don't worry about it, the food is already gone.
Opmerking: Adds a sense of suddenness or unexpectedness to the word "already."

Already on it

Indicates that someone is already taking action or working on a task.
Voorbeeld: I heard the news and I'm already on it, trying to find more information.
Opmerking: Emphasizes immediate action or initiative.

Already way

Conveys being beyond a certain point in time or progress.
Voorbeeld: I told you I'd be there by 8, I'm already way past that time.
Opmerking: Emphasizes being significantly past a specified point.

Already known

Indicates that information is not new or surprising.
Voorbeeld: Yeah, I'm aware of it. That's already known.
Opmerking: Emphasizes that the knowledge or fact is not recent or groundbreaking.

Already over it

Shows that one has moved past a situation or emotion.
Voorbeeld: I don't want to think about it anymore. I'm already over it.
Opmerking: Emphasizes a swift transition from being affected to being unaffected.

Already a thing

Refers to something that has become popular or widely accepted.
Voorbeeld: You haven't heard? That style is already a thing.
Opmerking: Emphasizes the trendiness or prevalence of a concept or idea.

Already happened

States that an event or action has taken place in the past.
Voorbeeld: I don't need to remind you, that's already happened.
Opmerking: Highlights the finality or non-reversible nature of the event.

Already - Voorbeelden

I have already eaten breakfast.
She had already left when I arrived.
We need to plan everything in advance.

Grammatica van Already

Already - Bijwoord (Adverb) / Bijwoord (Adverb)
Lemma: already
Vervoegingen
Bijwoord (Adverb): already
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
already bevat 2 lettergrepen: al • ready
Fonetische transcriptie: ȯl-ˈre-dē
al ready , ȯl ˈre (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Already - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
already: 200 - 300 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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