すでに

すでに means 'already' and indicates that something has occurred or reached a state earlier than expected or by the present moment. It emphasizes that the action/state is complete or established by now, often before another reference point. It can also imply that it’s too late for some alternative action when used with verbs that imply a deadline or change. Use it to talk about situations that are already in effect, completed, or status quo by now. Examples show ongoing states (終わっている), completed actions (終わった), or current conditions (始まっている).