already

adverb/ɔːlˈredi/CEFR A2

আগেই, ইতিমধ্যে

Meaning

Before now, or earlier than expected.

Example sentences

  • I have already eaten.আমি আগেই খেয়ে নিয়েছি।
  • The train has already left.ট্রেনটা ইতিমধ্যে ছেড়ে গেছে।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: previously

Antonyms: yet

Similar words, and what each means

  • previously

    পূর্বে, আগে

    At an earlier time.

Other English words for “আগেই, ইতিমধ্যে

Opposite words

  • yet

    এখনো; তবুও

    Up to now, or used to mean but.

already” elsewhere on EnglishBD

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “already” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • সাবধানে, সতর্কভাবে
    • গোপনে, আড়ালে থেকে
    • সম্পূর্ণরূপে, পুঙ্খানুপুঙ্খভাবে
    • আগেই, ইতিমধ্যে
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    আগেই, ইতিমধ্যেalready (adverb) — আগেই, ইতিমধ্যে. Before now, or earlier than expected.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “already”?

    • evermore
    • unexpectedly
    • collectively
    • previously
    Show the answer

    previouslypreviously — পূর্বে, আগে. At an earlier time.

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