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early

/ˈɜːrli/

[/ˈɜːrli/]

before the usual time

Beginneradverb

Definition

Early means before the expected or usual time.

Example

We arrived early to get good seats.

We arrived early to get good seats.

Etymology

From Old English 'ærlice', from 'ær' meaning before.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to show something happens ahead of time.

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