00 / Grammar and structure
already vs all ready
Already marks time to show something happened sooner than expected, while all ready describes a subject that is completely prepared.
01 / Side by side
happened before now or sooner than expected
I have already finished the report even though the deadline is tomorrow.
all ready
completely prepared or set to go
The students are all ready for their final exams after weeks of studying.
02 / Watch out
Wrong: She has all ready seen that film three times this week.Right: She has already seen that film three times this week.
Wrong: The team is already for the kickoff at three o'clock.Right: The team is all ready for the kickoff at three o'clock.
03 / Remember
Already = Time. All ready = Prepared.
04 / Quick check
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
- 1.
The delivery driver messaged to say he is to drop off the groceries at the door.
- 2.
By the time we arrived at the theater, the movie had started.
- 3.
Most viewers have finished the entire season of the thriller series on the streaming app.
- 4.
Once you have your passport and bags, we will be to leave.
- 5.
We are for the video call once the manager joins the virtual meeting room.