already taken
Someone got there
Already taken describes something no longer available because someone else has claimed it.
A seat is already taken when occupied.
A romantic partner is already taken when committed to someone else: Sorry, she's already taken.
The phrase preempts requests or advances by indicating prior claim.
- bookedArranged in advance
- spoken forAlready claimed or reserved
- claimedStated as fact
- prior claimEarlier legal entitlement
- assignedGiven as duty
occupied · reserved · preempted · off the market · unattainable · unavailable · not available · secured · off limits · out of reach · disappointed · held · gone · inaccessible · sorry · designated · accounted for · committed
already takenavailable
Ready to be used
still available · vacant · up for grabs · unclaimed · free
already takensingle
One in number
available · unattached · on the market · eligible · uncommitted
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