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EARLY

(adj., adverb, adj.sat, noun)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Early.

How to pronounce early:

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Early - as an adjective

At or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

Example: "Early morning"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
middle10late4

Being or occurring at an early stage of development

Example: "In an early stage"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
late4

Of an early stage in the development of a language or literature

Example: "The early hebrew alphabetical script is that used mainly from the 11th to the 6th centuries b.c."

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
middle10late4

Early - as an adverb

During an early stage

Example: "Early on in her career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
early on

Before the usual time or the time expected

Example: "She graduated early"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ahead of timetoo soon
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
late4

In good time

Example: "He awoke betimes that morning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
betimes11

Early - as an adjective satellite

Belonging to the distant past

Example: "The early inhabitants of europe"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
former11other8

Very young

Example: "At an early age"

Expected in the near future

Example: "Look for an early end to the negotiations"

Early - as a noun

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

Example Sentences

"I always wake up early in the morning."
"She was accepted into the early admission program."
"The early bird catches the worm."
"They arrived at the party early to help set up."
"The early stages of the project went smoothly."
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Word Game Points

Is EARLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, early is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EARLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is EARLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, early is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EARLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is EARLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, early is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EARLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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