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The phrase "the already" is not standard in written English and may be confusing without context.
It could be used in specific contexts where "already" functions as a noun, but this is rare and not commonly accepted. Example: "In the discussion of the project, we must consider the already established guidelines."
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the already
adverb
Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.
Exact(60)
The already impoverished drylands would suffer most.
Radio blaring, damaging the already tender speakers.
The already low tax on capital gains.
This merely contributes to instability to the already unstable Balkans.
But the dead pedal cramped the already small driver's footwell.
The already harsh online comments became outright personal attacks.
More layers were recently added to the already complicated predicament.
The already wealthy will be well provided for in retirement.
So the already well-off get an extra boost.
Deporting them worsens the already precarious lot of their children.
Unfortunately, that means curtains for the already vanishing Citroën sign.
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