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Pleasehelp Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Already

I already have it. Or

I have it already.

I have already eaten. or

I have eaten already.

I already bought it. Or

I bought it already.

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Although they have the same basic meaning, reversing them puts empahasis on the subject stated first. The question which sparked the response could dictate which response was better suited. Q) When are you getting the book?

— DougLewis

  • Although they have the same basic meaning, reversing them puts empahasis on the subject stated first.
  • The question which sparked the response could dictate which response was better suited.
  • Q) When are you getting the book?
  • A) I have it.....
  • (already).
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Although they have the same basic meaning, reversing them puts empahasis on the subject stated first. The question which sparked the response could dictate which response was better suited.

Q) When are you getting the book?
A) I have it..... (already).

Q) Are you getting the book soon?
A) I (already) have it.

There again, it seems like splitting hairs.
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