English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "she was already" Mean?

Learn what "she was already" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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She was already married before my

It means the marriage happened earlier, so the engagement came later and does not change that fact.

From The Mistress Trap, Episode 23

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone points out that a woman was already married before the engagement happened.

Usage Scenario

Use this when clarifying the order of relationship events. It is more explanatory than conversational and sounds a bit formal.

Better ways to say it

1
She was already married before he got engaged to her.
2
She was married before the engagement.
3
She had already been married.

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