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Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Question on 'already' + present perfect

Hi teachers,
When we use the indefinite adverb of time 'already' with the present perfect, is it always used to emphasise actions or situations at an indefinite short time before now, or it can be long before now too?

Thanks in advance.
  

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Hi TS! I'd say either. Short being a relative term...

— Shawn79

  • Hi TS!
  • I'd say either.
  • Short being a relative term...
  • He has already eaten.
  • Obviously we eat fairly often so this would refer to something in the near term.
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Hi TS! Emotion: smile I'd say either. Short being a relative term...

He has already eaten. Obv
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Hi Shawn,
Thank you for your reply. Both examples are crystal clear. No more doubts about.Emotion: shake
Oophs! I didn't see the example
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Thinking SpainOophs! I didn't see the examples and explanations with 'just'. It really completes my question.
I tend to edit my posts several times!
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Hi Shawn,
Yes, you did help me. I do that too! What a coincidence!Emotion: wink

TS
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