Is it Already? Or is it All Ready? Quick Guide with Sentence Examples

These two terms have different meanings, and different parts-of-speech:

All ready is simply a combination of all (a quantifier) and ready (an adjective):

The children were all ready to get in the car.
(All of them were ready)

Already, in contrast, is an adverb meaning, “in the past” or “before”:

The children were already in the car, even before they were told.

All ready is two separate words, with a predictable meaning. Already means “before (the action referred to elsewhere).”

Examples of "Already" in a Sentence 

1. It's already been over an hour since we’ve eaten.
2. Sally was already in her pajamas—it had been an exhausting day.
3. He had already been sick this week, and now he didn’t have enough sick leave to stay home, forcing him to show up for work, contagious as he was.
4. The rain had already stopped when he came back outside with the umbrella.
5. I already washed the dishes, but the manager said to do it again.
6. She's already gone to sleep, even though it’s only 6:00 p.m.
7. I already know the answer, but I'll double-check.
8. Julia was already gone when he got home.
9. I had already gone to the store when I saw her text message.
10. After my first day, I was already looking for a new job.
11. I already made breakfast; next time wake up ealier and help cook if you’re so picky.
12. I already washed my hands, but I could see her uneasiness, so I washed them again.
13. I already made the bed, but my mom wanted to me to make it “right.”
14. I already finished my homework, so now I had to help my brother—some reward for being responsible!
15. You already know that I'm telling the truth, so stop questioning me.
16. I want to go home; I'm tired already.
17. Already? It's not even 10 o' clock!
18. You've already seen my drawings, right?
19. I was already bored with the movie, not ten minutes in.
20. The man already knew his wife had been cheating on him—he’d stopped caring years ago.
21. I already knew that he would never change his mind, but it was my responsibility to try to persuade him.
22. She had already been unemployed for two months when she finally got an interview.
23. The date is set for Friday, and I already have a dress for the occasion.
24. I've already seen her do that before; she's just trying to make it seem like it's new.
25. I am already in my apartment, because the prior tenant moved out early!
26. I'm sorry, I was already in the shower when you called.
27. Dan’s money was already spent before he received it.
28. I told my friend, but the look on her face said that she already knew.
29. He has already been in trouble, so he shouldn't do it again.
30. I already ate the entire pizza and the entire package of chips.
31. This party is already over capacity and it's barely nine o'clock.
32. I've already bought it from you, so no, I will not give it back to you!
33. I have already eaten a lot today; please don't offer me any more food.

Examples of "All Ready" in a Sentence 

1. You should have been all ready to go by now.
2. I am all ready for the interview tomorrow, but I’m still quite nervous.
3. The teacher walked over and asked if the students were all ready to begin the exam.
4. The clothes are in the dryer and are all ready to be folded.
5. I was all ready to give my opinion, but nothing came up.
6. I think I'm all ready for bed.
7. They were all ready for the party, so we joined them.
8. She was all ready to leave for work when her boss called and told her not to come.
9. He was all ready for his first day of school, even though his mother certainly was not.
10. She was all ready to go for a run when she slipped on the ice.
11. He was all ready for bed when his phone rang—he went to sleep three hours later.
12. She was all ready to go, but decided at the last second to stay at home.
13. Jane is all ready to start her new life with someone who will treat her better.