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Why "allready" doesn't make the cut
Anwar Kareem Today, 16:24English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Spelling error
Why do people make this mistake?
The error occurs due to a phonetic misconception. People often write "allready" because the word is pronounced in a way that sounds like the two words "all" and "ready" combined, but the correct form is "already".
What is correct?
The correct spelling is "already", which is an adverb meaning "by this time" or "before now".
Examples of correct usage
- She had already left when he arrived.
- Is dinner already prepared?
- I've already seen that movie.
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