| earlier | (adverb) earlier in time; previously | Synonyms: before |
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| (adverb) comparatives of `soon' or `early' | Synonyms: sooner |
| (adverb) before now | Synonyms: in the beginning, in the first place, originally, to begin with |
| earliest | (adverb) with the least delay | Synonyms: soonest |
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| early | (adverb) before the usual time or the time expected | Synonyms: ahead of time, too soon |
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| (adverb) during an early stage | Synonyms: early on |
| (adverb) in good time | Synonyms: betimes |
| earnestly | (adverb) in a serious manner | Synonyms: in earnest, seriously |
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