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I have already vs I already have

Both "I have already" and "I already have" are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning but differ in word order. The choice between them depends on the flow and content of the sentence.

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Last updated: November 05, 2024 • 11884 views

I have already

This phrase is correct but less common in English. It is used in specific contexts or for stylistic variation.

This phrase is less common but can be used for emphasis or stylistic variation. It is typically used at the beginning of a sentence.

Examples:

I have already finished my homework.
I have already told you not to do that.
I have already seen that movie.
I have already eaten lunch.
I have already made plans for the weekend.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

Jan 25, 2024 ... "I have already updated it, please have a look. Thanks." Some people said it is not a good reply as the tone is a bit rude. I am curious what is the problem?
Apr 27, 2017 ... These two phrases are slightly different. “I have already” is usually followed by a verb phrase: “I have already brushed my teeth.
Jul 16, 2021 ... When I look the mountain's peak, in my mind, I have already fallen. And so, I climb. r ...
Aug 12, 2023 ... I have all my shows listed as 1st run only yet Directv continues to download shows I have already watched almost on a daily basis.
thank you for the info. I have already re-downloaded the movies that I have purchased in the past. I can watch these movies on my Mac without any ...
Mar 24, 2019 ... I need to put in proof of purchase. How can I install Office when I have already purchased it? This thread is locked. You can vote as ...
Sep 10, 2020 ... ... me purchasing some books that I have already read. Kindle · Kindle E-reader. Reply Reply Reply I have this question too. 1 Answers453 Views.
Apr 14, 2014 ... A woman wanted to pass me a pen, but I already have a pen, Which one should I choose to respond to her? I already have or I have already?
Mar 1, 2024 ... I have already submitted my DNA an I been searching my Indian heritage for some time an is Vaughn family on the Baker Daws.
Aug 3, 2023 ... I have already checked the 'advanced settings' and the 'create folder' option was selected in the advanced settings. These folders are also not ...

Alternatives:

I already have
I've already
I have done it already
I have completed it already
I have already done it

I already have

This phrase is the more common and standard way of expressing the idea in English. It is widely used in everyday language.

This phrase is the standard way of expressing that something has been done before a certain point in time. It is typically used in the middle or at the end of a sentence.

Examples:

I already have plans for the weekend.
I already have a ticket for the concert.
I already have the information you need.
I already have a solution to the problem.
I already have experience in that field.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

Jul 31, 2021 ... xbox app asking me to join gamepass, which I already have. PC. I'm signed in with an account that has game pass, the game I'm trying to get is ...
Apr 15, 2019 ... I already have a google account and i already have 2 gmail accounts but i can't get to my email. Google keeps asking me to add email to my ...
Jul 24, 2024 ... Spotify keeps "suggesting" songs I already have liked. Feature Request. I'm itching to find some new music, but Spotify only seems to provide ...
Apr 27, 2017 ... I already have can be used in 2 ways, which is to continue the sentence elaborating further, or as an answer to a question, in which case it is ...
Sep 15, 2024 ... I want to get the Disney+, Hulu, Max bundle but I already have all 3 using different emails. Is there any way I can make sure they're linked ...
Jun 5, 2018 ... When I press "Buy Now" it says that I can´t buy it because I already have a license (which I do!). I can´t use my Premiere Pro application. I ...
Oct 21, 2021 ... I already have a 1 year Gold sub, yet I want to sub to GP Ultimate, however if start paying $14.99 per month for it then i just wasted $59 ...
Apr 14, 2014 ... A woman wanted to pass me a pen, but I already have a pen, Which one should I choose to respond to her? I already have or I have already?
Jul 16, 2023 ... My new computer has Microsoft 365 installed. However I already have an account what do I do, I don't want to pay twice.
Apr 23, 2017 ... Did you mean: How do I join a Dropbox for Business team when I already have Dropbox running for all other clients?

Alternatives:

I have already
I've already
I have done it already
I have completed it already
I have already done it

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