English

early

ˈɝli, ˈɜrli, ˈɝː.li
Meaning: happening near the beginning of a period
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈɜrli, ˈɝː.li

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Example sentences

The project is still in its early stages.
The project is still in its early stages.
Early experiences colored her attitude to work.
Early experiences colored her attitude to work.
After a month, I was used to the early train.
After a month, I had become accustomed to the early train.
The catch is the early start.
The catch is the early start.
A thick blanket of fog covered the valley in the early morning.
A thick blanket of fog covered the valley in the early morning.

Usage Notes

As an adjective, it describes something occurring at or near the start of a period of time or sequence.

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