Already/ɔːlˈredi/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Timing Use 'already' to express that something occurred sooner than anticipated, showing your surprise. He's already finished the work? Pro Tip 2/3Past Completion Indicate that an action has been done before now, often when the result is still relevant. She's already eaten lunch. Pro Tip 3/3No Need to Repeat Show that something doesn't need to happen again because it has been done. You've already told me that story.