| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| earlier | (adverb) earlier in time; previously | Synonyms: before |
| (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 |
| early | (adverb) before the usual time or the time expected | Synonyms: ahead of time, too soon |
| (adverb) during an early stage | Synonyms: early on | |
| (adverb) in good time | Synonyms: betimes |