Definitionsordbok
Engelska

Already

ˌɔlˈrɛdi
Extremt Vanlig
200 - 300
200 - 300
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.

Already -

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

Exempel: I have already finished my homework.
Användning: formal/informalSammanhang: daily conversations, written communication
Notera: Used to show completion of an action before a specified time.

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

Exempel: You're here already? I thought you were coming later.
Användning: informalSammanhang: informal conversations, exclamatory statements
Notera: Often used with a tone of surprise or disbelief.

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

Exempel: The train should have arrived already.
Användning: formalSammanhang: formal settings, written communication
Notera: Emphasizes the expectation or delay of an event or action.

Synonymer för Already

previously

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

formerly

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

heretofore

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

Alreadys uttryck och vanliga fraser

All set

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

In the bag

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

No longer

It indicates a change in a previous state or condition.
Exempel: I am no longer interested in working for that company.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: I don't want to go back to that place; been there, done that.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: By starting early, we were ahead of the game and finished the project before the deadline.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: The exams are finally over and done with, so we can relax now.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: I used to enjoy that show, but now I feel like I'm past it.
Notera: It suggests moving beyond or growing out of something, similar to 'already,' but with a focus on being past a certain stage.

Alreadys vardagliga (slang) uttryck

Already gone

Means that something has happened or been used up very quickly.
Exempel: Don't worry about it, the food is already gone.
Notera: 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.
Exempel: I heard the news and I'm already on it, trying to find more information.
Notera: Emphasizes immediate action or initiative.

Already way

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

Already known

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

Already over it

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

Already a thing

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

Already happened

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

Already - Exempel

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

Alreadys grammatik

Already - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: already
Böjningar
Adverb (Adverb): already
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
already innehåller 2 stavelser: al • ready
Fonetik transkription: ȯl-ˈre-dē
al ready , ȯl ˈre (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)

Already - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens

Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
already: 200 - 300 (Extremt Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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