English · Numbers & Time
early
/ˈɜːrli/
[/ˈɜːrli/]
before the usual time
Beginneradverb
Definition
Early means before the expected or usual time.
Example
We arrived early to get good seats.
We arrived early to get good seats.
Etymology
From Old English 'ærlice', from 'ær' meaning before.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to show something happens ahead of time.