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alrdy

alrdy is the abbreviation of already.

Meaning of already

Adverb

already (not comparable)

  1. 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.
  2. So soon.
    • Are you quitting already?
  3. (Canada, US) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
    • I wish they'd finish already, so we can get going.
  4. (Singapore, Singlish) 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
  5. (Singapore, Singlish) 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.

Words near alrdy in the dictionary

  1. alquerque
  2. alquifou
  3. alquifoux
  4. alr
  5. Alrakis
  6. alrdy
  7. Alre
  8. alreadie
  9. alreadiness
  10. already
  11. Alred

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