earliest (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *earliest*:
ADJECTIVE	all	earliest, earlier	(comparative and superlative of 'early') more early than
ADVERB	all	earliest, soonest	with the least delay

earliest > pronunciation
Sounds	er'liyahst
Rhymes	abolitionist ... zoologist: 193 rhymes with ahst...

English > *earliest*: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	(comparative and superlative of 'early') more early than; most early.
Example	"Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera"
Synonym	earlier
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 > *earliest*: 2 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	With the least delay.
Synonym	soonest

HyperDic: earliest