already

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /ɔːlˈredi/US /ɔːlˈredi/

Meaning

adverb
before now or before a particular time in the past
‘Lunch?’ ‘No thanks, I've already eaten.’

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he started out as a game developer himself if you've played any of the Kirby Earthbound or Smash Brothers games you've already met his inner self yet his vision of the future

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Indeed, your conception of failure might not be too far removed from the average person's idea of success, so high have you already flown.

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Before I even get to work, my day is already a success.

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he started out as a game developer himself if you've played any of the Kirby Earthbound or Smash Brothers games you've already met his inner self yet his vision of the future

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