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Meaning of Earlier
The primary meaning of the word "Earlier" is comparative, referring to a point in time before something else.
Etymology of Earlier
The word "Earlier" originates from the Old English words "ær" meaning "before" and the comparative suffix "-er", which is used to form comparative adjectives
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to indicate a point in time before something else
Synonyms
previously
sooner
earlier on
before
prior
beforehand
advance
ahead
priorly
antecedently
beforehand
erst
heretofore
hitherto
formerly
once
onetime
at one time
in the past
in times past
in days of yore
in bygone days
in former times
at an earlier time
at an earlier date
before now
until now
up to now
up to the present time
prior to this
before this
antecedently
previously
in precedent times
Definitions
- Used to indicate a point in time before something else
- Happening or done before something else
- Located further back in time
Usage Examples
- I arrived earlier than I expected
- The bus left earlier than scheduled
- She finished her project earlier than her deadline
Antonyms
later
afterwards
after
subsequently
next
following
succeeding
later on
at a later time
at a later date
after this
after now
in the future
in time to come
subsequently
in due course
in the fullness of time
at a later stage
at a later point
in later years
in later life