earlier (EN)adjective, adverb
This word can also be a form of:
early (adjective, adverb)
adjective “earlier”
base form earlier , non-gradable
- happening before now or before a specific past event Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.She regretted not taking the
earlier flight, as the later one was delayed.
adverb “earlier”
earlier (more/most)
- before now or before the specific time being talked about She arrived
earlier than expected.