Adverb for of, relating to, belonging to, or occurring in, a former time (near the beginning)
“Paleontologists speculate that birds were descended from early dinosaurs.”
Adverb for belonging or happening near the beginning of a particular period
“The band's early recordings feature a rawness not found in their more recent tracks.”
Adverb for completed before need or a milestone event
“She was promised an early payment for her book, with the balance to be paid on completion.”
Adverb for happening or done before the usual or expected time
“Temperatures are colder than usual, and we appear to be experiencing an early winter.”
Adverb for completed or done with efficiency and speed
“We will need to make an early statement before innuendo takes over the narrative.”
Related Words and Phrases
|