early

/ˈɜːli/

/ˈɝɫi/

early

happening or done before the usual, expected, or scheduled time

describing the initial or beginning stages of a particular phase, experience, or period

happening in the first part of something

antonyms : middle

being or occurring at an early stage of development

antonyms : late

belonging to the distant past

synonyms : early(a)

of an early stage in the development of a language or literature

antonyms : middle

expected in the near future

early

before the usual or expected time

antonyms : late

during an early stage

synonyms : early on

in good time

synonyms : betimes

Examples

1. She sent the kids to bed early.

2. The library closes early on Sundays.

3. My neighbor is quite normal, always up early for a jog before work.

4. Her early research laid the foundation for many important medical discoveries.