Readily vs. Already — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Readily and Already
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Readily
Without hesitation; willingly
He readily undertook the task.
Already
By this or a specified time
The children were already asleep when we got home.
Readily
Without difficulty; easily
The explanation was readily understood by the students.
Already
So soon
Are you quitting already?.
Readily
Without unwillingness or hesitation; showing readiness.
The suspect readily answered all questions the police officers asked him.
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Already
(Informal) Used as an intensive
Be quiet already. Enough already.
Readily
Without impediment, easily.
Readily available;
Readily achievable
Already
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
I was surprised that she hadn’t already told me the news.
Much of what he said I knew already.
Readily
In a ready manner; quickly; promptly.
Already
So soon.
Are you quitting already?
Readily
Without delay or objection; without reluctance; willingly; cheerfully.
How readily we wish time spent revoked!
Already
(US) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.
I wish they'd finish already, so we can get going.
Enough already!
Be quiet already!
Readily
Without much difficulty;
These snakes can be identified readily
Already
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
I say unto you, that Elias is come already.
Readily
In a punctual manner;
He did his homework promptly
Already
Prior to a specified or implied time;
She has already graduated
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