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Dictionary Entry

earlier

adverb

Find the meaning of the word earlier, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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Happening or done before the usual or expected time.

Example Sentence

We need to start the meeting earlier than usual to finish on time.

Usage Note

Used to indicate that something happened or should happen at a time before the present or before another specified time.