Earlier

Quick meaning: Earlier is an adjective meaning comparative form of early: more early.

Meaning

comparative form of early: more early.

More Meanings

1. occurring previously
2. previously; before now; sooner

Example Sentences

I'd seen earlier (in the day).

I shall be late because I didn't start earlier.

I shall be late because I missed the earlier train.

They were looking for some measuring equipment they had placed in the ice earlier.

Synonyms for earlier

Depending on context, synonyms include past, before, early, originally, sooner, earliest.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include before, past, sooner, originally, beforehand, previously.

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