Synonyms of already

already

adverb

ȯl-ˈre-dē 

as in earlier

so as to precede something in order of time

when we got back to the house, the movers had already left

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earlier
• ahead
• previously
• early
• before
• now
• preliminarily
• formerly
• beforehand
• antecedently
• shortly
• afore
• soon
• anteriorly
• in advance
• first
• prematurely
• presently
• first off
• before long
• a priori
• erelong

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• later
• afterwards
• afterward
• subsequently
• after
• next
• behind
• by and by

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of already

This will be particularly true in education where there decades long drive towards personalization has already laid the groundwork. —Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Washington Examiner’s Restoring America editor Kaylee McGhee White implied that Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is already posturing to run for president in 2028. —Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024

The police have already arrested the Defense Minister, the chief of the National Police, the head of the Metropolitan Police and the military counterintelligence commander for collaborating in the insurrection. —Joohee Cho, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024

It’s already accumulated more than 17 million streams on Spotify. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 14 Dec. 2024