early (Meaning)
early (a)
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
being or occurring at an early stage of development
of an early stage in the development of a language or literature
early (s)
belonging to the distant past
very young
expected in the near future
early (r)
during an early stage
before the usual time or the time expected
in good time
early (adv.)
Soon; in good season; seasonably; betimes; as, come early.
In advance of the usual or appointed time; in good season; prior in time; among or near the first; -- opposed to late; as, the early bird; an early spring; early fruit.
Coming in the first part of a period of time, or among the first of successive acts, events, etc.
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early Sentence Examples
- She got up early in the morning to prepare breakfast for her family.
- The bird woke me up early with its chirping song outside my window.
- The boy was excited about his early birthday present from his parents.
- The doctor advised me to take my medication early to get the full benefit.
- The early bird catches the worm, so it's important to start your day early if you want to be successful.
- The company offered an early retirement package to its employees who were close to retirement age.
- The school held an early dismissal today due to the impending snowstorm.
- The flowers in the garden bloomed early this year thanks to the warm weather.
- I went to bed early last night, so I'm feeling refreshed and energized today.
- The early screening of the new movie was a success, and the audience gave it a positive review.
FAQs About the word early
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time, being or occurring at an early stage of development, belo
ancient, prehistoric, primitive, primal, primordial, primeval,prehistorical, old, infant, embryonic
late,late, high,higher, advanced, complex, high, complex, evolved, developed
She got up early in the morning to prepare breakfast for her family.
The bird woke me up early with its chirping song outside my window.
The boy was excited about his early birthday present from his parents.
The doctor advised me to take my medication early to get the full benefit.
