既に — meaning in English

English meaning

• already adv By this time, or by a specified earlier time; previously.
• awhile adv For a short time.

Senses

既に is used for these senses in English:

• already Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
• awhile (US, south-central, _, Pennsylvania, ) In the meantime; during an implicit ongoing process.

already — full definition

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

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