1. by this or that time; before now or before then
2. so soon or so early
Usage: often expresses surprise
3. used for emphasis to express impatience or annoyance
Usage: informal

Examples

• I’ve already finished my homework.
• She had already left when I arrived.
• Are you leaving already? You just got here!
• It’s already 10 o’clock and we haven’t started.
• Stop asking me already!
• The movie has already begun.
• He’s already eaten lunch.