Already or all ready?
It seems to make more sense to spell the phrase “all ready” in two words. The other, “already”, seems to be a contraction that should be used in informal speech. Is “all ready” more correct?
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Contrast:
Are we there already?
Are the kids all ready?
speedwell2 February 3, 2004, 10:48am
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Speedwell has hit the nail on the head.
M Stevenson April 11, 2004, 2:04am
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