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earliest

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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈɜːrliɪst/

From early (adj):
earlier
adj comparative
earliest
adj superlative
From early (adv):
earlier
adv comparative
earliest
adv superlative

early
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Sense: Adverb: sooner than expected
Synonyms:
in advance, ahead of time, ahead of schedule, beforehand Collocations, far ahead, in good time, before the time, too soon, prematurely, inopportunely, before the appointed time, with time to spare, in the bud, bright and early, all too soon, precociously, behind time, timely Collocations, with the birds
Antonyms:
late Collocations, later, delayed Collocations, postponed
Sense: Adverb: immediately
Synonyms:
right away, immediately Collocations, promptly Collocations, instantly, soon Collocations, pronto, presently Collocations
Sense: Adjective: sooner than expected
Synonyms:
quick Collocations, speedy, hasty Collocations, premature, untimely, advanced Collocations, unanticipated, unexpected Collocations, precocious, previous Collocations (informal)
Sense: Adjective: near the beginning
Synonyms:
initial Collocations, first Collocations, ancient Collocations, old Collocations, original Collocations, prehistoric, beginning Collocations, primitive, primeval, primal, pioneer Collocations, pioneering, trailblazing
Antonyms:
late Collocations, advanced Collocations, developed Collocations, complex Collocations, evolved
Sense: Adjective: maturing soon
Synonyms:
quick-maturing, early-maturing, early-flowering, fast-growing, spring Collocations, hardy, frost-proof, northern Collocations
Antonyms:
late Collocations, slow Collocations, late-maturing, late-flowering, frost-sensitive

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