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VocabJLPT N2

already

AdverbNounPrefixSuffix

Definitions

1. already
2. now
3. quick

Used as a prefix or standalone word, this expresses the idea of being early or fast. You will often see it in words or phrases related to doing something ahead of schedule or sooner than expected, such as waking up early.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"You're here already? That was fast," I said, surprised.

Sentence 2

"Three years have already gone by," he said.

Sentence 3

There was a report that results had already come in.

Sentence 4

"Wait, already? You're done?" I said in disbelief.

Sentence 5

"Time flies — it's already been ten years," I thought.