“Allready” or “already”: which is correct?
already
The short answer
The correct spelling is already, which is an adverb meaning by this time or before now.
Spelling error
Why people get it wrong
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.
Examples with already
- She had already left when he arrived.
- Is dinner already prepared?
- I’ve already seen that movie.
Quick check
She had left when he arrived.
The correct spelling is already, which is an adverb meaning by this time or before now.
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