Word: Early
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English (as an adverb) ǣrlīce(see ere, -ly), influenced by Old Norse árliga. The adjective use dates from Middle English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
happening or done before the usual or expected time
Short Definition:happening before usual time
Examples:- we ate an early lunch
Definition:
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
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
before the usual or expected time
Short Definition:before usual time
Examples:- I was planning to finish work early today
Definition:
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
Word: Early
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
potatoes which are ready to be harvested before the main crop.
Short Definition:early potatoes
Definition:
early shifts
Short Definition:early shifts
Examples:- she is on earlies
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