bəˈraɪ̯ts
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Translation
already
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Word origin
From Middle High German bereit ('ready, prepared'), originally meaning 'in readiness' before shifting to its modern temporal sense of 'already'.
- Origin
- Middle High German
- Root
- bereit
Examples
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We have already solved the problem.
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He already got up at six o'clock.
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She has already been living here for ten years.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: Words 401-410.