Grade 4
(ear-li-er) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. happening before the usual time.

Example Sentence

He arrived earlier than the other students.

More Example Sentences

The meeting was scheduled for an earlier time.

Synonyms

prior; previous; former

Antonyms

later; subsequent; following

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earlier
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Rhymes

  • earlier