In this lesson, we’ll distinguish between the confused words: “All ready” and “Already.” Although these terms sound similar, they have different meanings and are used in different contexts. Let’s discover their definitions and examples to understand their differences clearly.
Word 1: All ready
Definition:
“All ready” means completely prepared or fully equipped for something.
Examples of use:
“Steve tells us the system is all ready and available to use, so we can proceed with the demonstration without any delays.”
“The team arrived at the competition fully prepared and all ready to give their best performance.”
“After hours of rehearsal, the actors were all ready for opening night, eager to showcase their hard work to the audience.”
Word 2: Already
Definition:
“Already” indicates that something has happened by a particular time or before an expected time.
Example of use:
“It was already noon before Steve could restart the system, causing a delay in the scheduled presentation.”
“The meeting had already started by the time I arrived, and I had to quickly catch up on what I had missed.”
“She had already finished her homework by the time her friends came over to play.”
Summary:
In brief, “All ready” signifies complete preparedness, while “Already” indicates that something has occurred by a specific time or sooner than expected. Recognizing these distinctions helps in accurately conveying timing and readiness in various contexts.
