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are already been
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are already been" is not correct in English.
It seems to be a mix-up of verb forms and should be corrected to "have already been" or "are already." Example: "They have already been informed about the changes in the schedule."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Wiki
Alternative expressions(20)
have already occurred
are already present.
have already been
are already
have been already
are being
are currently
are now
are in the process of being
are already generated
are already delivered
are already begun
are already visited
are already labelled
are already implemented
are already believed
are already borne
are already established
are already enabled
are yet been
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
10 human-written examples
Some of the results are already been applied for an industrial use.
Various areas related to design of fixture are already been very well described by various renowned authors, but there is a need to couple and apply all these research works to an industrial application.
Science
The discrepancies are already been explained in the prior section of the paper.
We skipped the phase I part of the algorithm as the initial layers are already been trained by traditional algorithm.
Leicester fans are still celebrating their Premier League title win but their staff are already been linked with moves elsewhere.
News & Media
"Drivers rightly feel they are already been squeezed and any change has to deliver real benefits not just more financial misery".
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
Money and medicines are already being sent.
News & Media
The consequences are already being felt.
News & Media
Some smaller deals are already being done.
News & Media
They are already being fitted with bombs.
News & Media
The warnings are already being whispered.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "have already been" or "are already" instead of "are already been" for grammatically correct sentences.
Common error
Avoid using "are" with the past participle "been" without the auxiliary verb "have". The correct structure is "have/has already been" or simply "are already".
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "are already been" is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that this is a mix-up of verb forms. The correct forms would be "have already been" or "are already".
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Wiki
34%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Reference
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "are already been" is considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. Ludwig AI suggests using "have already been" or "are already" as correct alternatives. While the phrase appears in some contexts like Science and News & Media, it is best to avoid it in formal writing. Pay close attention to verb tense consistency to ensure grammatical accuracy.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
have already been
Corrects the grammatical error by using the present perfect tense with "have."
are already
Simplifies the phrase while maintaining a similar meaning in many contexts.
have been already
Reorders the words for a slightly different emphasis, but remains grammatically correct.
are being
Uses the present continuous passive voice, focusing on an ongoing action.
are currently
Emphasizes the present time frame of the action or state.
are now
Highlights that something is happening at the present moment.
have now
Indicates that something is in the present, as a result of the past.
are in the process of being
Emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action or process.
have at this point
This alternative highlights that something is a fact at this specific point of time.
have as of now
This is a formal alternative to stress the fact that an action happened before now.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something similar to "are already been"?
The correct alternatives include "have already been" or "are already", depending on the intended meaning.
When should I use "have already been" instead of "are already"?
"Have already been" is used in the present perfect tense to describe actions completed at an unspecified time in the past, while "are already" is used to describe a current state.
What is the grammatical error in "are already been"?
The phrase incorrectly combines the present tense "are" with the past participle "been" without the necessary auxiliary verb "have" or "has" to form the present perfect tense.
Are there contexts where "are already been" is considered acceptable?
No, "are already been" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard English. It's best to use "have already been" or "are already" instead.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested