Shirabe
既に

既にすでに

Common Adverb
English jmdict
1
adverb (fukushi) word usually written using kana alone already
バス停に着いた時、バスはすでに出ていた。
The bus had already left when I got to the bus stop.
2
adverb (fukushi) word usually written using kana alone previously;before
すでに言ってあるように、これもあなたの仕事のうちだ。
This is also part of your work, as I told you before.
3
adverb (fukushi) word usually written using kana alone undeniably;unmistakably;in the first place
Other forms 已に 【すでに】 (rarely used kanji form)
English jmdict
1
adverb (fukushi) word usually written using kana alone almost;nearly
Other forms 已に 【すんでに】 (rarely used kanji form)