Adverb

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Always.

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At any time.

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In any way.

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Adverb

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Prior to some specified time, either past, present, or future; by this time; previously.

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* (Arthur Conan Doyle)

It was already dusk, and the lamps were just being lighted as we paced up and down in front of Briony Lodge, waiting for the coming of its occupant.

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So soon.

(US) Influenced by (etyl) An intensifier used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation.