이미

Adverb

1. 1

   already

   In a state in which something was done before the present.

   Korean definition: 어떤 일이 이루어진 때가 지금 시간보다 앞서.

   • 친구는 정신없이 달려왔지만 이미 버스는 떠난 뒤였다.

     My friend came running frantically, but the bus had already left.

   • 생일 선물로 책을 받았는데 하필이면 이미 내가 읽은 책이었다.

     I got a book as a birthday present, but of all books, it was one I'd already read.