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early
01
happening or done before the usual or scheduled time
Examples
They caught an early flight to avoid the rush.
We had an early dinner before the concert.
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The early scenes in the movie set the tone for the entire story.
The earlier chapters of the book introduce the main characters.
03
happening near the beginning of a defined period, such as a lifetime, season, day, etc.
Examples
The early morning sunshine was warm and inviting.
The flowers bloomed beautifully in the early days of spring.
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The early settlers of the region built their homes near the river.
Archaeologists discovered tools used by early humans in Africa.
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.
This variety of corn is known for being an early producer in the growing season.
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.
Early English literature includes works like Beowulf.
07
expected to occur soon or in the near future
Examples
Please respond to the email at your earliest convenience.
I ’ll need your feedback at the earliest opportunity to move forward.
early
01
before the usual or scheduled time
Examples
She always arrives early for appointments.
She woke up early to study for the exam.
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.
The disease was diagnosed early, which improved the chances of recovery.
03
near the beginning of a defined period or activity
Examples
We usually wake up early in the morning to catch the sunrise.
The team scored a goal early in the first half of the game.
Lexical Tree
earliness
earlyish
early
