Earlier

//ˈɝliɚ//

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Adverb

Adverb

Adjective

Adjective

The word "earlier" can be used as adverb, adverb, adjective and adjective.

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Related Terms

before now previously sooner

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advance advanced ahead antecedent anterior before beforehand earliest formerly forward in advance in beginning past preceding previous previously sooner

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