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Dictionary Entry: Early

early

Part of Speech

Adjective, Adverb

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˈɜːrli/

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Definitions

  1. (Adjective) Happening or done before the usual or expected time.
  2. (Adjective) Belonging to the initial part of a period of time.
  3. (Adverb) Before the usual or expected time.
  4. (Adverb) At or near the beginning of a period of time.

Usage Examples

  • We arrived early to secure good seats.
  • He is an early riser.
  • The project was completed early.
  • In the early 20th century, technology advanced rapidly.

Etymology

From Old English ǣrlice (early), from ǣr (before, soon), + -lice (adverbial suffix), later influenced by Middle English.

Synonyms

  • Premature
  • Initial
  • Timely
  • Prompt

Antonyms

  • Late
  • Delayed
  • Tardy
  • Belated

Translations

Language Translations Pronunciations
French tôt /to/
German früh /fʁyː/
Hindi जल्दी /jaldi/
Spanish temprano /temˈpɾano/
Telugu తదుపరి /tadupare/
Tamil ஆரம்பத்தில் /ārampattil/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /ˈɜːrli/
  • American English: /ˈɜːrli/
  • Indian English: /ɜːrli/

Historical Usage

The word "early" has been in use since Old English times, primarily indicating a time before the expected or usual moment. It often referred to dawn or the beginning of a day in early texts.

Cultural Nuances

In various cultures, rising early is associated with discipline, productivity, and health. The saying "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise" reflects its positive connotations.

More Information

The concept of being early has played an important role in human societies across time. Early risers were historically valued in agricultural societies, where the timing of work revolved around daylight hours. The notion of "early" also appears in idioms, proverbs, and literature, emphasizing its connection to diligence and preparedness.

In literature, the term often symbolizes new beginnings, hope, or anticipation. Early technological adopters, early settlers, and early warning systems all illustrate the positive associations of the word in modern contexts.

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