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UK//aˈlɹɛdi eɪt lʌntʃ//US//əˈrɛdi eɪt lʌntʃ//

Meaning of I already ate lunch

A statement indicating that the speaker has eaten lunch previously.

In simple words: I have eaten lunch before now.

I already ate lunch in a sentence

  • I already ate lunch before the meeting started.
  • She said she already ate lunch when I called her.
  • They already ate lunch, so they're not hungry now.
  • I thought we were going to eat together, but I already ate lunch.
  • Did you know I already ate lunch before coming to the party?

How to use I already ate lunch

Use 'already' to emphasize that something happened sooner than expected. It's suitable for both speaking and writing. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

already + verb + object

Memory hint

Imagine a clock with lunchtime already passed; you've eaten before you thought!

Related words

Collocations with I already ate lunch

  • already finished
  • already done
  • already known

Synonyms for I already ate lunch

Common mistakes with I already ate lunch

  • Adding 'did' before 'already'.
  • Using 'already' with future tenses.
  • Confusing 'already' with 'yet' in questions.

Compare I already ate lunch with Previously, Before

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Frequently asked questions about I already ate lunch

What does I already ate lunch mean?

I have eaten lunch before now.

What is the definition of I already ate lunch?

A statement indicating that the speaker has eaten lunch previously.

How do you use I already ate lunch in a sentence?

I already ate lunch before the meeting started.

Can you give another example of I already ate lunch?

She said she already ate lunch when I called her.

What are synonyms for I already ate lunch?

Common alternatives include previously, before, already done.

What words go with I already ate lunch?

It commonly pairs with already finished, already done, already known.

What are common mistakes when using I already ate lunch?

Adding 'did' before 'already'. Using 'already' with future tenses. Confusing 'already' with 'yet' in questions.

How do you pronounce I already ate lunch?

US: //əˈrɛdi eɪt lʌntʃ//, UK: //aˈlɹɛdi eɪt lʌntʃ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I already ate lunch?

Use 'already' to emphasize that something happened sooner than expected. It's suitable for both speaking and writing. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.