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Already vs. All ready 

"Already" vs. "All ready" in the English Grammar

What Is Their Main Difference?

These two are homophones. However, 'already' is an adverb of time and it refers to something that has been finished, while, 'all ready' is a phrasal adjective and it indicates being completely ready to something.

Differences

'Already' is an adverb of time and it indicates that something is finished before a specific period of time. Look at the examples below:

Example

I've already devoured her soul.

As if Martha hasn't complained already.

'All ready' is a phrasal adjective and it indicates that someone/something is completely ready. Look below:

Example

Well, I'm all ready to go.

Are you all ready to study n a new school?

Similarities

These two share no similarities.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since these two have two completely different grammatical functions, they cannot be used interchangeably. 'Already' is an adverb of time, while, 'all ready' is a phrasal adjective. Compare:

Example

✓ The children have already gone to bed.

X The children have all ready gone to bed.

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