Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913 + 1828)

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Already (Page: 44)

Al*read"y (#), adv. [All (OE. al) + ready.] Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously. Joseph was in Egypt already." Exod. i. 5.

I say unto you, that Elias is come already. Matt. xvii. 12.

&hand; It has reference to past time, but may be used for a future past; as, when you shall arrive, the business will be already completed, or will have been already completed.