Meaning of already (You’re not leaving us already, are you?)

[tung quoc]

Dear teachers,

Please read:

You’re not leaving us already, are you?

What is the meaning of already here?What is the meaning of the sentence?

Thanks
Quoc

[Yankee]

Hi Quoc

Have a look at this thread:

'not ... already' versus 'not yet'
http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic11594.html#32206

Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English