Before now (7)
'before now' is the definition.
(already can be before now or as early as this)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for already that I've seen before include "Indication of impatience (US)" , "Previously" , "thus far" , "Even this soon" , "As early as this, so soon?" .)
'before now' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for earlier that I've seen before include "Formerly" , "of a bygone age?" , "Rare lie (anag)" , "Older" , "in days of yore?" .)
'before now' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ago that I've seen before include "Back (in time)" , "(Years) before the present time" , "In past times" , "Previously" , "Earlier, gone by" .)