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Contexts ▼▲ Adjective Opposite of doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time Opposite of dead, no longer alive or living Opposite of existing or holding some position not long ago, but not anymore (old) Opposite of having been arrived at a short while ago (live) Opposite of having been arrived at a short while ago Opposite of being advanced in development Opposite of related to, or performed during, the evening or night Opposite of denoting present or recent times as compared to the past Opposite of advanced or mature in development Opposite of lacking in speed Opposite of protracted, extending for a great period of time Opposite of of or pertaining to the night Opposite of last in order, sequence, or time Adverb Opposite of after the expected, proper, or usual time Opposite of at or until a time far on in the day or night Opposite of after a deadline has passed, or past a designated time Opposite of in the recent past Opposite of subsequent in time or position Opposite of eventually, at some unspecified (future) time Opposite of in the recent past … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ Opposite of doing something or taking place after the expected, proper, or usual time early punctual premature untimely prompt timely bright and early with time to spare unseasonable inopportune precocious on time ahead of time in advance ready ahead beforehand advanced paid forward in good time bang on time on schedule on the dot ahead of schedule “He is always early, even when he doesn't have to be.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of dead, no longer alive or living alive breathing animate live living active alert animated awake functioning lively moving surviving thriving existing going mortal having life in existence not dead quick current extant future present new modern existent coming recent around later prospective conscious following next subsequent upcoming ensuing latter succeeding after latest forthcoming working remaining alive and kicking present-day up-to-date responsive ongoing kicking running contemporary operative valid operating sentient aware arrived flourishing being born eventual progressive lauded honoredUS honourableUK honouredUK honorableUS on time vital full spirited energetic saved incomplete sufficient found unfinished hoarded stored up-to-the-minute now reigning regnant ruling posterior imminent oncoming impending approaching looming nearing consequent to be to come consequential subsequential more ❯ “I saw him on the other side of the river, and he is very much alive and kicking.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of existing or holding some position not long ago, but not anymore current present existing incumbent reigning ruling existent future anticipated destined eventual expected fated forthcoming imminent impending intended likely next prospective upcoming “Our current leader may be a buffoon, but he is no fool.” Adjective ▲ (old) Opposite of having been arrived at a short while ago old past dated bygone forgotten former immemorial obsolete previous olden outdated antique old-fashioned early foregone elapsed earlier prior preceding older antecedent ancient anterior extinct “Have you been living under a rock? Because that is actually old news.” Adjective ▲ (live) Opposite of having been arrived at a short while ago live real-time actual concurrent simultaneous not delayed “This is a live broadcast, and we will bring you the news, as it happens.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of being advanced in development backward nonprogressive underdeveloped undeveloped benighted unsophisticated lagging primitive unprogressive outdated rudimentary third world retarded low worsened lower old-fashioned antiquated “They claim that these are signs that the organization is backward.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of related to, or performed during, the evening or night early morning pre-lunch a.m. “I find it incredibly therapeutic to go for daily, early constitutionals.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of denoting present or recent times as compared to the past old-time old dated outdated outmoded ancient antiquated archaic past obsolete antediluvian early out-of-date old-fashioned passé obsolescent antique former aged retrograde earlier outworn oldfangled medievalUS out of date prehistoric mediaevalUK backward backwards primitive overused trite retro undeveloped underdeveloped musty fusty behind the times unmodernized mature rudimentary unprogressive nonprogressive stale older previous uncivilisedUK uncivilizedUS advanced forgotten primevalUS primaevalUK anachronous parachronistic defunct historical prehistorical vintage bygone anachronistic superseded old-world out-dated has-been more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of advanced or mature in development undeveloped raw rudimentary basic developing immature underdeveloped young embryonic green low unevolved unrefined basal half-baked lower “Our new player is very athletic, but her skills are still very raw and undeveloped.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking in speed fast quick rapid swift brisk flying hasty prompt racing speeding dizzy lightning rushing speedy accelerated blistering bolting careering energetic fleeting hectic hurrying nimble snappy expeditious expeditive express hurried meteoric scurrying sharp supersonic active barreling breakneck breathless fleet hypersonic rattling rocketing running scooting scudding sprightly turbo ultrafast ultrarapid velocious warp-speed whirling whirlwind whisking zipping zippy fast-moving fleet-footed high-speed nippy precipitate quickie quick-moving up-tempo “The action moves at a fast pace from beginning to end, complete with cinematic camera angles.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of protracted, extending for a great period of time brief little mini short shortish short-lived short-term concise Adjective ▲ Opposite of of or pertaining to the night daily diurnal midday day morning afternoon noon mid-afternoon post-lunch noontime noontide noonday early afternoon late afternoon early evening Adjective ▲ Opposite of last in order, sequence, or time earliest foremost headmost inaugural leadoff maiden original pioneer primary starting beginning commencing first initial introductory opening early Adverb ▲ Opposite of after the expected, proper, or usual time early beforehand inopportunely precociously prematurely unseasonably untimely betimes ahead of schedule ahead of time before the appointed time before the usual time in advance punctually too early too soon with time to spare on time “Since you have arrived early, can you help me set up?” Adverb ▲ Opposite of at or until a time far on in the day or night early at cockcrow at dawn at daybreak early in the day early in the morning early on in the early morning in the morning “She usually likes to get her errands over and done with early so that she has time for her kids and yoga later.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of after a deadline has passed, or past a designated time early already earlier beforehand ahead of time earlier than expected earlier than required sooner than expected “I was pleasantly surprised that you handed in your assignment early.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of in the recent past anciently ages ago a long time ago in the old days long ago long since many years ago many years back some time ago past “His achievements have been enshrined here long ago as a reminder of what hard work can achieve.” Adverb ▲ Opposite of subsequent in time or position afore ahead antecedently anteriorly before beforehand earlier previously Adverb ▲ Opposite of eventually, at some unspecified (future) time immediately never Adverb ▲ Opposite of in the recent past later after afterward at a later time down the line down the road eventually in due course in time later on “The July Government report due later this week may show less winter wheat than the private reports.” Find more words! 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