(US, CA) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
If you’re serious about cryogenics then surely you’d want to be frozen in your prime? Imagine being revived only to die five minutes later because your body was frozen when already decrepit.
Is it a good idea to get a job in secondary school? A couple of my classmates are thinking of getting part time jobs at places like Mc Donalds or something like that and the girl sitting beside me in math class has al…
(US, CA) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
I still haven't seen that movie. I hope you haven't already seen it either.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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The Singaporean and Malaysian English particle par excellence, derived from Hokkien and Malay. Tacked onto the end of a sentence to soften a statement, signal casual rapport, mark mild emphasis, or confirm what has just been said. Tone of voice changes its meaning: a falling "lah" is reassuring ("don't worry lah"), a flat "lah" is matter-of-fact ("cannot lah"), a rising "lah" can be impatient ("just do it lah"). Examples: "Eat already lah, don't wait for me." "Come lah, the show is starting." "I told you lah, it's in the kitchen." Considered the single most recognisable feature of Singlish.
(Singapore, Singlish) , even more.
(Singlish, Manglish) To finish or be finished; used to express that something is over or cannot be undone.
Bartending at Gay Bars Hey, i’m about to start my WHV and I’m really excited I just have a few concerns about the Job market especially in Big cities like Sydney and Melbs. I’m 20yo and wouldn’t mind to work at a Gay…
“on my phone gaming already. So, if”
“all that good stuff. And they've already”
“games? And if you're already on your”
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.
"already" means prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously. It is one of many casual words teens pick up from friends, social media, music or sport, and on its own it carries no particular warning. If you hear your teen use it, it is fair to ask what they mean by it in their friend group, since meanings drift quickly. Asking out of curiosity rather than alarm tends to keep the conversation open and useful.
"already" is informal English meaning prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "prior to some specified time" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to assume "already" can replace its standard equivalent in every register; keep it for spoken or casual situations and use the formal form in writing. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“all that good stuff. And they've already”
“games? And if you're already on your”
“on my phone gaming already. So, if”
(Singapore, Singlish) perfective aspect]].
“If you’re serious about cryogenics then surely you’d want to be frozen in your prime? Imagine being revived only to die five minutes later because your body was frozen when already decrepit.”
“Is it a good idea to get a job in secondary school? A couple of my classmates are thinking of getting part time jobs at places like Mc Donalds or something like that and the girl sitting beside me in math class has already applied for one. So is it a good idea to get a job now or wait until later in life? (I live in Singapore where the minimum age you can start working is 13)”
“Bartending at Gay Bars Hey, i’m about to start my WHV and I’m really excited I just have a few concerns about the Job market especially in Big cities like Sydney and Melbs. I’m 20yo and wouldn’t mind to work at a Gay Bar i’d appreciate any tips or advice from fellow gay bartenders. (I already have the RSV) (I’ll be in Aus end of August maybe this info is important)”
“What are good copes for neurodivergent men? I tried to watch videos for advice prior but it didn't seem helpful. It didn't seem towards neurodivergent men. What are some actually worthwhile copes for neurodivergent men? I have some already, but i wanted to gain more insight into others”
(Singapore, Singlish, , rhetorical, sarcastic) What do you think this is?; do you think this is some kind of ?; naïve]] suggestion.