early

A2
Pronunciation
/ˈɜː.li/
/ˈɝli/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.

Example Sentences
  • at eleven, we went for an early lunch;  she began reading at an early age;  his mother suffered an early death
2 Definition

Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.

Example Sentences
  • The early guests sipped their punch and avoided each other's eyes.
3 Definition

Near the start or beginning.

Example Sentences
  • Early results showed their winning 245 out of 300 seats in parliament. The main opponent locked up only 31 seats.
4 Definition

Having begun to occur; in its early stages.

Example Sentences
  • early cancer
5 Definition

Of a star or class of stars, hotter than the sun.

Antonyms
late
Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

At a time before expected; sooner than usual.

Example Sentences
  • We finished the project an hour sooner than scheduled, so we left early.
2 Definition

Soon; in good time; seasonably.