early

early is part of the Basic English 850.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈɜːli/
• (US) IPA: /ˈɝli/
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Adjective

Positive early

Comparative earlier

Superlative earliest

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Adverb

Positive early

Comparative earlier

Superlative earliest

1. Sooner than expected.

   He was at the meeting early.

2. During the first part of a time period.

   She got up early in the morning.

Synonyms

• (sooner) premature

Antonyms

• (sooner) late
• (during the first part) late