All already synonyms
al·read·y
A a adv already
- previously — coming or occurring before something else; prior: the previous owner.
- then — at that time: Prices were lower then.
- before — If something happens before a particular date, time, or event, it happens earlier than that date, time, or event.
- earlier — in or during the first part of a period of time, a course of action, a series of events, etc.: early in the year.
- once — at one time in the past; formerly: I was a farmer once; a once powerful nation.
- formerly — in time past; in an earlier period or age; previously: a custom formerly observed.
- heretofore — before this time; until now.
- now — at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
- at present — A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change.
- just now — a moment ago
adjective already
- nowadays — at the present day; in these times: Few people do their laundry by hand nowadays.
- up to date — (of persons, buildings, etc.) keeping up with the times, as in outlook, information, ideas, appearance, or style.
- antecedently — in an antecedent manner
- beforehand — If you do something beforehand, you do it earlier than a particular event.
- in advance — to move or bring forward: The general advanced his troops to the new position.
- for the time being — the system of those sequential relations that any event has to any other, as past, present, or future; indefinite and continuous duration regarded as that in which events succeed one another.
- today — this present day: Today is beautiful.
- present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
- present-day — current; modern: present-day techniques; present-day English.
- under consideration — being deliberated
preposition already
- since — from then till now (often preceded by ever): He was elected in 1978 and has been president ever since.