Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
already, all ready
Already is an adverb meaning “before now”. All ready is an adjective phrase meaning “completely prepared”.
| Incorrect: | Allan has all ready bought a copy of the book. |
| Correct: | Allan has already bought a copy of the book. |
| Incorrect: | We are already to go. |
| Correct: | We are all ready to go. |