alrdy
alrdy is the abbreviation of already.
Meaning of already
Adverb
already (not comparable)
- Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
- I was surprised that she hadn’t already told me the news.
- So soon.
- Are you quitting already?
- An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
- I wish they'd finish already, so we can get going.
- Indicates the completion of an action (whether past or hypothetical), or more generally, perfective aspect.
- You frame the picture for me already anot?
- Synonyms:
- liao
- Marks a change in state, more or less in the same manner as the inchoative aspect.
- I don’t think he can take it already.
- Synonyms:
- liao
Questions about alrdy
- What is alrdy the abbreviation of?
- Alrdy is the abbreviation of already.
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