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A2 — Elementaryadverb

ormai

by now, already, at this point, no longer

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

a questo puntooramaigiàper orafinalmente

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

ancoratuttoraancora adessonon ancoraper il momento

Usage note

'Ormai' expresses that a situation has evolved to a point where change is difficult or unlikely. 'Oramai' is an older spelling. Very common in resignation or finality.

Example

"Ormai è troppo tardi per cambiare idea."

"By now it's too late to change your mind."

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