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early
01
happening or done before the usual or scheduled time
02
relating to the initial or beginning stages of a particular phase, experience, or period
03
happening in the first part of something
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being or occurring at an early stage of development
05
belonging to the distant past
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of an early stage in the development of a language or literature
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expected in the near future
Example
Advances in medical technology often postdate earlier breakthroughs in healthcare.
Early diagnosis improves outcomes for individuals with cerebral palsy.
Early detection prevents severe health complications in malnourished individuals.
The dentist detected early caries during the routine check-up.
Early Chinese emigrants faced hostility and racism in Gold Rush era California and other parts of North America.
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