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early
1[ ur-lee ]
adverb
- in or during the first part of a period of time, a course of action, a series of events, etc.:
early in the year.
- in the early part of the morning:
to get up early.
- before the usual or appointed time; ahead of time:
They came early and found their hosts still dressing.
- far back in time:
The Greeks early learned to sail and navigate.
adjective
- occurring in the first part of a period of time, a course of action, a series of events, etc.:
an early hour of the day.
Synonyms:
- occurring before the usual or appointed time:
an early dinner.
Synonyms: ,
- belonging to a period far back in time:
early French architecture.
- occurring in the near future:
I look forward to an early reply.
- (of a fruit or vegetable) appearing or maturing before most others of its type:
early apples.
noun
- a fruit or vegetable that appears before most others of its type.
Early
2[ ur-lee ]
noun
- Ju·bal Anderson [joo, -b, uh, l], 1816–94, Confederate general in the U.S. Civil War.
early
/ ˈɜːɪ /
adjective
- before the expected or usual time
- occurring in or characteristic of the first part of a period or sequence
- occurring in or characteristic of a period far back in time
- occurring in the near future
- at the earliestnot before the time or date mentioned
- early daystoo soon to tell how things will turn out
adverb
- before the expected or usual time
- near the first part of a period or sequence
I was talking to him earlier
Derived Forms
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Origin of early1
Idioms and Phrases
- early on, with but little time elapsed; early in the course of a process, project, etc.; early in the game.
More idioms and phrases containing early
- bright and early
Example Sentences
While she could yet live for decades with her condition, she qualified to end her life early seven months after applying.
Several other groups, including prominent Democratic organizations and members of Congress and leading civil rights organizations, sued to block the order earlier this week.
After struggling early against the Braves, the Dodgers showed they still have championship spirit as they rallied for a win and look unbeatable.
England could face Afghanistan again at the T20 World Cup early next year.
On his arrest earlier this week, the man told police he was a "thrill seeker", Indian media reported.
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Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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