もう — meaning in English

English meaning

• already adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
• another det One more, in addition to what has already been mentioned.
• more adv To a greater degree or extent.
• yet adv Up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.

Senses

もう is used for these senses in English:

• already Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
• already So soon.
• another One more further, in addition to the quantity by then; a second or additional one, similar in likeness or in effect.
• more Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs. [from 13thc.]
• no longer Not anymore; no more.
• yet In addition.

already — full definition

1. adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
2. adv Informal: used to express impatience or exasperation.

another — full definition

1. det One more, in addition to what has already been mentioned.
2. det A different one; not the same one.
3. pron A different or additional thing or person of the same kind.

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