All ready means "completely ready", "all of us are ready"and already is an adverb that means "before the present time" or "earlier than the time expected".
- Are you all ready for the test?
- We were all ready to leave.
- The gang leader had already left the country.
- Put your wallet away. I've already paid for everything.
LONGMAN DICTIONARY
1 before now, or before a particular time :
- The design of the new house is similar to those that have already been built.
- The performance had already started when we arrived.
2 used to say that something has been done before and does not need doing again :
- You already told me that.
- 'Fancy a coffee?’ ‘No thanks, I've already had one.’
3 used to say that something has happened too soon or before the expected time :
- Have you eaten all that food already?
- Is it 5 o'clock already?
4 used to say that a situation exists and it might get worse, greater etc :
- Hurry up, we’re already late.
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