early
- 01 A1 Beginner
adj.happening near the start of a period of time, a process, or a series.
adj.occurring near the beginning of a period of time, a development, or a sequence.
Simple“The early chapters of the book explain the history of the city.”
In context“Early results from the clinical trial suggest that the new medication is effective, though further long-term study is required.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
adj.happening or arriving before the usual or planned time.
adj.occurring or arriving in advance of the customary or scheduled time.
Simple“I was early for my appointment, so I waited in the café.”
In context“The project reached completion an early stage, allowing the team to conduct additional quality assurance tests before the official launch.”
- 03 A1 Beginner
adj.happening in the first few hours of the day.
adj.occurring during the initial hours of the day, typically around sunrise.
Simple“I like to go for an early walk while the streets are quiet.”
In context“The early flight to Brussels requires us to be at the airport by four in the morning.”
Synonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
adj.used to describe a star that is much hotter than our sun.
adj.denoting a star or class of stars that is hotter than the sun, typically belonging to the O, B, or A spectral types.
Simple“Astronomers study early stars to understand how the universe began.”
In context“The classification of an early-type star is based on its high surface temperature and specific spectral lines.”
Antonyms - 05 A1 Beginner
adv.at a time before the usual or planned time.
adv.at a point in time prior to that which is expected, scheduled, or usual.
Simple“The guests arrived early, so the food wasn't ready yet.”
In context“If we finish the report early, we can submit it before the weekend and avoid the Monday morning rush.”
UsageTypically placed at the end of a clause or after the verb.
Synonymsahead of timeAntonyms - 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a work period that starts very early in the morning.
n.a scheduled period of work occurring in the early morning hours.
Simple“I'm tired because I've been on the early all week.”
In context“The nursing staff rotates between the early, the late, and the night shift to ensure twenty-four-hour coverage.”
Synonymsmorning shiftAntonyms
Usage early hours · early days · early years