earlier
adverbHow to pronounce earlier:
Definition of earlier:
- earlier (adverb):
- earlier in time; previously.
- having been at a previous time
- near the beginning of a period of time
Synonyms for earlier:
soonpreviouslyaheadbeforehandearlyfirstnowshortlyoriginallybeforeShow 2 more
Antonyms for earlier:
latterimpendinginferiorlateexistentcomingimminentfatedconsequentpostponedShow 15 more
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