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What is the correct word order: "I have already" or "I already have"?

Both "I have already" and "I already have" are grammatically correct and have the same meaning. The choice between the two depends on the emphasis you want to give to the word "already" in the sentence.

"I have already" emphasizes the verb "have." This structure is commonly used when you want to highlight the completion of an action or the possession of something. For example:

  • "I have already finished my homework." [1]
  • "I have already bought the tickets." [2]

"I already have" emphasizes the adverb "already." This structure is often used when you want to emphasize that you possess something or have completed an action before a certain point in time. For example:

  • "I already have a car." [1]
  • "I already have plans for the weekend." [2]

In summary, both forms are correct, and the choice between them depends on the emphasis you want to convey in your sentence.


Learn more:

  1. Which is correct, 'I have already' or 'I already have'? - Quora
  2. I have already vs I already have | WordReference Forums
  3. I have already or I already have?
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