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earliest

adjective adverb

(comparative and superlative of ‘early’) more early than; most early

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
T
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
A1

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Pronunciation

ˈɝ.li.ɪst

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adjective

  1. (comparative and superlative of ‘early’) more early than; most early

    “A fashion popular in earlier times”

adverb

  1. With the least delay

    “The soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.”

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Example Sentences

A fashion popular in earlier times
His earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher
Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera
The soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.

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