early

Definition

• adj. at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
• adj. being or occurring at an early stage of development
• adj. belonging to the distant past
• adj. very young

Word forms

Comparative

earlier

Superlative

earliest

Example sentences

1. a.

   The early flowers bloom in spring.

2. adv.

   I like to wake up early to enjoy the quiet morning.