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Commonly Confused Words: already / all ready

Already refers to time.

It may mean "by this time.

Example of already in a sentence

   

 

Already may also mean "by the time mentioned."

    Example of already in a sentence

   

 

The words all and ready, when used together, mean "completely prepared."

    Example of all ready in a sentence.

       

 

Link to exercises on already / all ready.

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