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- pronunciation:
- uhr
li
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| inflections: |
earlier, earliest |
| definition 1: |
in the first part of something; near the beginning of something.
To be back by noon, we should start our hike early in the morning.- antonyms:
- late, latter
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| definition 2: |
before the usual or expected time.
She arrived early to school, so she had time to clean out her locker before class.- synonyms:
- ahead, beforehand, in advance
- antonyms:
- late
- similar words:
- first, shortly, soon
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| related words: |
in advance, short |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
earlier, earliest |
| definition 1: |
of or happening in the first part of.
Crocuses appear in early spring.- antonyms:
- late
- similar words:
- primary
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| definition 2: |
before the usual or expected time.
We had an early dinner on Sunday.- antonyms:
- late
- similar words:
- premature
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| related words: |
antique, fast, wee |
| derivations: |
earlier (adj.), earliest (adj.), earlier (adv.) |
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