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early
01
happening or done before the usual or scheduled time
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They caught an early flight to avoid the rush.
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The early scenes in the movie set the tone for the entire story.
03
happening near the beginning of a defined period, such as a lifetime, season, day, etc.
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The early morning sunshine was warm and inviting.
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The early settlers of the region built their homes near the river.
05
(of plants, crops, etc.) blooming or maturing sooner than the other kinds
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The early apples were ripe and ready to be picked in late summer.
06
referring to the initial stages of a historical period, cultural movement, language, or literary tradition
Examples
The early Renaissance saw the revival of classical art and ideas.
07
expected to occur soon or in the near future
Examples
Please respond to the email at your earliest convenience.
early
01
before the usual or scheduled time
Examples
She always arrives early for appointments.
02
used to indicate that something was done at an advantageous or preliminary stage
Examples
They detected the problem early and managed to fix it before it got worse.
03
near the beginning of a defined period or activity
Examples
We usually wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise.
Lexical Tree
earliness
earlyish
early
