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has been already vs has already been

The more natural-sounding phrase is "has already been."
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Last updated: December 10, 2017 • 180528 views

has been already

This phrase is not correct. Don't use it.

The word order in this phrase is awkward.
  • Jun 24, 2014 ... the attachment has been already sent. Because 'already' is a modifier. Consider: the job has almost been completed as oppose to the job ...
  • May 24, 2011 ... pdfTeX warning (ext4): destination with the same identifier (nam e{page.1}) has been already used, duplicate ignored ...
  • pdfTeX warning (ext4): destination with the same identifier (name{page.1}) has been already used, duplicate ignored. arises because of duplicate page numbers  ...
  • That which is has been already and that which will be has already been, for God seeks what has passed by. King James Bible That which hath been is now; and ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • has already been

has already been

This phrase is correct.

This is the present perfect of the verb "to be" with the addition of the adverb "already."

Some examples from our editors:

  • That domain name has already been taken.
  • He has already been informed.
  • That restaurant has already been closed for health violations.
  • Jan 29, 2013 ... This username has already been taken by another user. Please pick another username. or. This username has been taken already by another ...
  • Mar 20, 2011 ... Linked. 0 · Position about verb and adverbs in sentence · 7 · Which one is correct ? “has been taken already” or “has already been taken”.
  • Jun 24, 2014 ... the attachment has already been sent. Over. the attachment has been already sent. Because 'already' is a modifier. Consider: the job has ...
  • Oct 13, 2015 ... The NBA's Next Shooting Revolution Has Already Been Televised. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images. 2015 NBA Preview. October 13, 2015.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • has been

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