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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