How to say "Already" in Japanese

When translating "already" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between もう and すでに. In Japanese, もう (もう (mou)) is typically associated with "already; yet; anymore (with negative); another; again" (Syllabus Level: N4) and represents A versatile word with multiple meanings. It commonly indicates completion. On the other hand, すでに (すでに (sudeni)) maps to "already; before; previously" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents An adverb indicating that something has happened or is completed prior to a specific point in time. Often used with past tense verbs.. A literal translation of "already" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!