Early

Definition of early:

Earlier.

part of speech: adjective

In good time; soon; at the beginning of the day or period.

Earliest.

part of speech: adverb

At or near the beginning; soon; seasonably.

part of speech: adjective

Being near the beginning; before the usual time; in good time.

part of speech: adjective

In good season: at or near the beginning of the day.

Usage examples for early:

• She was an early case of mine. "How and When to Be Your Own Doctor", Dr. Isabelle A. Moser with Steve Solomon.

• Edgar is home early this morning! "Mrs. Halliburton's Troubles", Mrs. Henry Wood.

• I left early that's all I did. "A Thief in the Night", E. W. Hornung.

• He had to spend the early morning of every day in the down town shop. "Sweethearts at Home", S. R. Crockett.