Definition of "already" in İngilizce

adverb

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.
   • Much of what he said I knew already.

2. So soon.

   • Are you quitting already?

3. (US, Canada) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.

   • I wish they'd finish already, so we can get going.
   • Enough already!
   • Be quiet already!

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?

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.
   • Your ice cream is melting already.
   • Overcook already, need to redo.
   • Your grandmother angry already.