already
adverb
by this time; so soon
“I have already eaten.”
Easily mixed meanings
already vs all ready
Already means before now or so soon; all ready means completely prepared.
all ready
phrase
completely prepared
“The kids are all ready for school.”
Try it: which word fits?
Drop each word into the blank. The explanation tells you why one works and the other doesn't.
The bags are packed and we are ______.
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Questions about already vs all ready
What is the difference between already and all ready?
Already means before now or so soon; all ready means completely prepared.
How do I remember already vs all ready?
If you can drop "all" and the sentence still works ("the kids are ready"), write two words.
Are there exceptions?
The same test works for all together / altogether.
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