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Meaning of
earlier
in English
earlier
us
//ˈiː.lər//
uk
//ˈiː.lə//
#common
Lemma:
early
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Adjective
happening
before
others
before
the
expected
time
arriving
sooner
than
expected
near
the
beginning
;
initial
stage
Adverb
occurring
sooner
;
prior
to
now
before
expected
;
sooner
than
usual
Compounds / Phrases
earlier mentioned
mentioned earlier
referred to earlier