adjective, adverbbefore the usual time ExampleThe mail arrived early.Usageto take early retirementto retire from work before the usual ageadjectiveat the beginning of a period of time ExampleHe took an early flight to Paris.
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 a : near the beginning of a period of time <awoke early in the morning>. b : near   the beginning of a course, process, or series <early in his senatorial career>. 2 ...
 
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 /ˈɜr li/ Show Spelled [ur-lee] Show IPA adverb, ear·li·er, ear·li·est, adjective, ear·  li·er, ear·li·est, noun, plural ear·lies. adverb. 1. in or during the first part of a ...
 
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