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already
The word conveys that an action has been completed or a state has been reached prior to the present moment or a specific point in time. It often functions as a marker of completion, signaling that a task is no longer pending.
When used to express that something happened sooner than expected, it carries a strong pragmatic load of surprise, disbelief, or even impatience. For example, saying "Are you leaving already?" suggests the speaker feels the departure is premature, whereas "You are leaving" is a neutral observation.
In terms of placement, it typically appears in the mid-position (between the subject and the main verb, or after the first auxiliary verb). However, placing it at the end of a sentence often heightens the emotional emphasis of surprise or frustration.
Contrast this with "yet," which is used for things expected to happen but not yet completed, typically in negative sentences or questions. While "already" focuses on the fact that something has occurred, "yet" focuses on the anticipation of it occurring.
Meanings
Examples
I have already finished the report for the meeting.
They had already left the station by the time I arrived.
You are already here? I thought you were still at home.
The dragon had already destroyed the village before the knights arrived.
I can see that you have already decided to quit.