HyperDic: earlier

English > 4 senses of the word *earlier*:
ADVERB	all	earlier, before	earlier in time
	all	earlier, sooner	comparatives of 'soon' or 'early'
	all	earlier, in the first place, in the beginning, to begin with, originally	before now
ADJECTIVE	all	earlier, earliest	(comparative and superlative of 'early') more early than

earlier > pronunciation
Sounds	er'liyer
Rhymes	anterior ... worrier: 48 rhymes with iyer...

English > *earlier*: 4 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	(comparative and superlative of 'early') more early than; most early.
Examples	"a fashion popular in earlier times" "his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher"
Synonym	earliest
Broader	early	At or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
Usage of	comparative, comparative degree	The comparative form of an adjective or adverb

English > *earlier*: 4 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	Earlier in time; previously.
Examples	"he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier" "her parents had died four years earlier" "I mentioned that problem earlier"
Synonym	before
Spanish	antes, previamente

English > *earlier*: 4 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	Comparatives of 'soon' or 'early'.
Example	"came earlier than I expected"
Synonym	sooner

English > *earlier*: 4 senses > adverb 3
Meaning	Before now.
Synonyms	in the first place, in the beginning, to begin with, originally
Spanish	originalmente
Catalan	d'entrada

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