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1. Adverb. Earlier in time; previously. "I mentioned that problem earlier"

Exact synonyms: Before

2. Adjective. (comparative and superlative of 'early') more early than; most early. "Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera"

Exact synonyms: Earliest
Language type: Comparative, Comparative Degree
Similar to: Early

3. Adverb. Comparatives of 'soon' or 'early'. "Came earlier than I expected"

Exact synonyms: Sooner

4. Adverb. Before now. "Why didn't you tell me in the first place?"

Exact synonyms: In The Beginning, In The First Place, Originally, To Begin With

1. Adjective. (comparative of early) ¹

2. Adjective. occurring previously ¹

3. Adverb. (comparative of early) ¹

4. Adverb. previously; before now; sooner ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. early [adv] - See also: early

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