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already in Malay

sudah

UK/ɔːlˈɹɛdi/

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already in Malay: sudah. In English, already means prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

Malay words for already

prior to some time
sudah

English meaning of already

  1. adverb Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
  2. adverb So soon.
  3. adverb An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
  4. adverb Indicates the completion of an action (whether past or hypothetical), or more generally, perfective aspect.

Full definition of already

already in a sentence

  • I was surprised that she hadn’t already told me the news.
  • Much of what he said I knew already.
  • I still haven't seen that movie. I hope you haven't already seen it either.

Synonyms of already

already in other languages

Questions about already in Malay

What is the meaning of already in Malay?
Already in Malay is sudah.
Apakah maksud already dalam bahasa Melayu?
Already: sudah.
What does already mean in English?
Already means prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

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