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Definition of: early
(ûr′lē) adjective ·li·er, ·li·est
1. Being near the beginning of any stated period of time or definite course of existence; being or occurring among the first in a series; ancient.
2. Being or occurring sooner than is usual or necessary.
3. About to be or happen; soon to occur. [<adverb]
—adverb
1. At or near the beginning of a period of time.
2. In good time or season.
—early on Near the beginning. [OE ærlīce <ær sooner + -līce -ly]
—ear′li·ness noun
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