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l already
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "l already" is not correct in written English; it should be "I already." You can use it when indicating that something has been done or acknowledged prior to the current moment.
Example: "I already completed the assignment before the deadline."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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If L followed S at time t r ≤t≤t r +Δ, the corresponding RG includes only those retweets received by L before t; any subsequent retweets are ignored because L already follows S. Based on this Retweet Grouping method, we calculate the TRF probability P TRF as the fraction of RGs for which I Δ = 1.
Estimate the GGD parameters of log |Ŷ(Ω k, τ)| and of the average of L already corrected bins log ( 1 L ^ ∑ l = k + 1 L ^ | Ŷ n ( Ω l, τ ) | ), with L ^ = min ( k + 1 + L, N FFT / 2 + 1 ) - ( k + 1 ) using Equations (10 - 13 10 - 13
Estimate the parameters of the Rayleigh distribution of |Ŷ(Ω k, τ)| and of the average of L already corrected bins 1 L ^ ∑ l = k + 1 L ^ | Ŷ n ( Ω l, τ ) |, with L ^ = min ( k + 1 + L, N FFT / 2 + 1 ) - ( k + 1 ) using Equations (6 - 9).
I still have a separate, flourishing career under my real name and have books being released in 2016, 2017, and 2018 l already.
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Feeding with a double amount of methanol was not beneficial, but instead led to the accumulation of the methanol concentration above 5 g L-1 already within 20 h after the start of the feeding (data not shown).
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But Wyclef Jean, the hip-hop artist who declared this week that he would run as a potential successor to President Ren?r?l, has already lost one-third of the crucial Fugeesvote.
News & Media
end{aligned} Note that y, s and l are already dimensionless in (1a)–(1a).
Because the matrix L has already been segmented into lines and stored on HDFS, multiplication of matrix L and vector vj is distributed and executed on the machines.
Science
In the latter cases, where (w_{0} = 0.6,{text{m}}) (Fig. 5b) and (w_{0} = 1.0 {text{m}}) (Fig. 5c), S reaches its peak shear stress when L is already charged or releasing its stress.
Science
Based on the setup shown in Figure 7, the derivation and practical evaluations of cache performance emanating from scattered requests take into account that of the S possible files that can be specified by each user request with equal probability, 1 S, there are L files already in the cache if compulsory misses are ignored.
We begin with nondimensionalization, defining new dimensionless variables ((v, ca_{i}, c_{mathrm{tot}}, tau)) and voltage, calcium and time scales (Q_{v}), (Q_{c}) and (Q_{t}): V=Q_{v}cdot v, qquad mathrm{Ca}_{mathrm{i}}=Q_{c} cdot ca_{i},qquad mathrm {Ca}_{mathrm{tot}}=Q_{c}cdot c_{mathrm{tot}},qquad t=Q_{t}cdot t_{s}; note that h and l are already dimensionless in (3a)–(3a).
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always ensure the subject of the sentence is clearly stated. In most cases where "already" is used, it requires a subject like "I", "it", or a noun.
Common error
Avoid using "already" without a clear subject. Saying just "already finished" is incomplete. Instead, specify who completed the action, like "I already finished" or "They already finished".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "l already" functions incorrectly as an adverbial modifier because it lacks a proper subject. The 'l' should be 'I' to form a grammatically correct sentence. Ludwig AI highlights this as a grammatical error.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "l already" is generally considered grammatically incorrect; it should be "I already". Ludwig AI identifies this as an error. The intended meaning is to indicate that something has been done prior to the present moment. To correct this, add the subject 'I' to make it a complete sentence (e.g., "I already did it"). While examples exist across various sources like news and science, the grammatical error affects its acceptability. Remember to always include a subject when using "already" to ensure grammatical correctness. Ensure clarity by specifying who or what performed the action.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
already
Omits the unnecessary 'l', correcting the grammatical error.
I already did it
Adds the subject 'I' to form a complete and grammatically correct sentence indicating that the action has been completed by the speaker.
it's already done
Emphasizes the completion of an action or task, using a more passive voice.
it is already the case
Introduces a formal tone to indicate that something is a pre-existing condition or situation.
it has already happened
Focuses on the occurrence of an event in the past, highlighting its completion.
previously
Replaces "already" with a synonym that indicates a prior time or occurrence.
beforehand
Highlights the action being done in advance, prior to a specific time or event.
in advance
Similar to "beforehand", but emphasizes preparation or planning.
prior to this
Establishes a clear temporal sequence, emphasizing that something occurred before the current situation.
sooner
Conveys that something happened or was done earlier than expected or required.
FAQs
How should I use "already" in a sentence?
What's the correct way to say something has been done before?
Which is correct, "I already" or "already"?
"I already" is correct because it includes the subject "I", forming a complete sentence. ""already"" by itself is an adverb and needs a subject and verb to form a complete thought.
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Usage summary
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested