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Word: Early
Speech Type: Adjective
Old English (as an adverb) ǣrlīce(see ere, -ly), influenced by Old Norse árliga. The adjective use dates from Middle English
ˈəːli
happening or done before the usual or expected time
Short Definition:happening before usual time
Examples:- we ate an early lunch
belonging or happening near the beginning of a particular period
Short Definition:at or near beginning of period
Examples:- an early goal secured victory
- she's in her early fifties
Word: Early
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈəːli
before the usual or expected time
Short Definition:before usual time
Examples:- I was planning to finish work early today
near the beginning of a particular time or period
Short Definition:near beginning of period
Examples:- we lost a couple of games early in the season
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