Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Before the usual or expected time.
Early
/ˈɜːli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
It is so early.They were leaving for the Coast earlier now, January second.'You are certain that is the earliest?' he asked.
Etymology:
The word early comes from the Old English ærlice, meaning soon, quickly, derived from ær, meaning before, and the adverbial suffix -lice.
Usage Statistics:
226 mentions per 1 million words 
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