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Readily vs. Already — What's the Difference?

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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