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Definition of earliest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
timefirst in a sequence or development
- The earliest stages of the project were crucial.
2.
historymost early in historical context
- The earliest civilizations developed near rivers.
Adverb
1.
starting pointat the first possible or first known time
- The flowers bloom earliest in March here.
2.
time orderbefore anything else happens or before anyone else does
- She arrived earliest and got the best seat.
Expressions with earliest
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no sooner than the specified time
The package will arrive by Friday at the earliest.
happening no sooner than a specific time
The package will arrive on Friday at the very earliest.
when you have time
Call me back at your earliest convenience.
Origin of earliest
Old English, ærest (first)
Terms with earliest included in their meaning
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earliest
coming before all others in time or order
initial stage
the first part or earliest stage of something
urgency
at the earliest possible time
writing
earliest complete version of a work made before changes or corrections
chronology
first or earliest form of something
time of day
the earliest part of the day, typically morning
time
the earliest time in the day after waking
beginning
starting at the earliest possible moment
time reference
at the earliest time
chronology
earliest in a sequence or history
time indication
indicates the earliest possible time for something
time
arranged in order of time from earliest to latest
history
from the earliest time, since something first began
primary grades
earliest formal classes for children, usually ages five to nine
early childhood
earliest period of childhood, before walking
sequence
in order of time from the earliest to the latest
performing arts
earliest staging of a play, film, or show for an audience
manufacturing
earliest full batch of a manufactured item made for use or sale
figurative
earliest stage of real events compared to a performance
inventory
using the earliest input first
beginning feeling
earliest signs that a feeling or idea is starting
technology
being the earliest version of a product or technology
prostitution euphemism
alternative name for prostitution as the earliest known job
euphemism
prostitution as one of the earliest professions
Examples of earliest in a sentence
We caught the earliest train to the city. The earliest records were found in ancient tombs. Historians study the earliest artifacts for clues. We can leave earliest at six tomorrow. The leaves turn red earliest in the hills. Please submit your forms earliest on Monday.
He finished earliest despite the heavy rain.
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- French:premier, le plus tôt, ...
- German:früheste, frühestens, ...
- Italian:primo, presto, ...
- Spanish:primero, más temprano, ...
- Portuguese:primeiro, mais cedo, ...
- Chinese:最早的, 最早, ...
- Japanese:最初の, 早ければ, ...
- Arabic:أَبْكَر, مُبَكِّرًا, ...
- Hebrew:רִאשׁוֹנִי, הֲכִי מוּקְדָּם, ...
- Russian:самый ранний, раньше всего, ...
- Ukrainian:найперший, найраніше, ...
- Hindi:प्रारंभिक, सबसे जल्दी, ...
Definition of early - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
time-relatedbefore the expected or usual time
- She arrived early to prepare for the meeting..
2.
punctualitysoon or in good time
- He finished his homework early.
3.
sequence-relatednear the beginning of a period or sequence
- He woke up early in the morning..
Adjective
1.
schedulingnear the beginning of a span, or sooner than normal
- We left early to avoid traffic.
2.
developmentin the initial stages of development
- The project is still in its early phases.
3.
historybelonging to a distant past
- The early civilizations were fascinating.
Expressions with early
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person who wakes up very early
She's an early bird, always up by 5 AM.
leaving an event earlier than planned
She took an early shower and left the party.
leaving work or an event early
He took an early bath to avoid the traffic.
someone who develops skills or talents early
She was an early bloomer in mathematics, solving complex problems at a young age.
very early in the morning
We woke up bright and early for the hike.
discount offered to customers who arrive early
The restaurant offers an early bird special for diners who arrive before 6 PM.
being early leads to success or advantage
She always arrives early because the early bird catches the worm.
something good happened unexpectedly
When she got the promotion, it felt like christmas came early.
unexpected event that brings great happiness or benefit
Winning the tickets was christmas come early for her.
unexpected good fortune or surprise happens before expected
When I won the tickets, Christmas comes early.
untimely death due to illness or accident
She feared an early grave because of her heart condition.
permission to leave work or school early
The boss gave everyone an early mark on Friday.
during the initial phase of an event
The team struggled in the early going of the match.
situation is still developing or starting
It's early days for the new project.
says the current hour is still near the start of day
It's early yet, the shops won't open for hours.
go to bed and wake up early
She prefers to keep early hours to stay productive.
being early gives the best chance for success
The early bird gets the worm, so let's start now!
leave a game or event before it ends, often by force
He took an early bath after getting a red card.
initial period of an innovation or project
In the early days of the internet, few people had access.
during the beginning part of a process before much progress happens
Doctors can treat the illness more effectively if found at an early stage.
happening slightly before the expected time
She arrived a moment too early for the meeting.
at a surprisingly soon time or date
The store opens as early as 6 a.m.
period from birth to around eight years
Early childhood is crucial for brain development.
the time between midnight and dawn
He studied until the early hours of the morning.
Origin of early
Old English, ǣrlice (soon)
Examples of early in a sentence
The store opens early on weekends for special sales. She arrived at the meeting early. The train reached the station early. She arrived early to the meeting. The flowers bloom early in spring. She caught an early flight to make the morning meeting.
The early train is usually less crowded than the later ones. The startup is in its early days. Her early attempts showed great promise. The early artifacts were displayed in the museum. Historians studied the early periods extensively.
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- French:tôt, matinal, ...
- German:früh, verfrüht, ...
- Italian:in anticipo, anticipato, ...
- Spanish:temprano, adelantado, ...
- Portuguese:cedo, antecipado, ...
- Chinese:提前, 提前的, ...
- Japanese:早く, 早い, ...
- Arabic:مُبَكِّرًا, مُبَكِّر, ...
- Hebrew:מוּקְדָם, מוּקְדָּם, ...
- Russian:рано, ранний, ...
- Ukrainian:заздалегідь, ранній, ...
- Hindi:जल्दी, प्रारंभिक, ...
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