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earlier.

comparative form of early: more early

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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adj/ˈɝliɚ/General-American/ˈɜː.lɪə/Received-Pronunciation

  1. comparative form of early: more early

    comparative · form-of

  2. occurring previously

    I shall be late because I missed the earlier train.
    I'd seen earlier (in the day).
adv/ˈɝliɚ/General-American/ˈɜː.lɪə/Received-Pronunciation

  1. comparative form of early: more early

    comparative · form-of

  2. previously; before now; sooner

    From what I vaguely saw earlier this morning, when I had just woken up and was tidying my bed, a tall, bulky person left an unfamiliar box at my front door.
    I shall be late because I didn't start earlier.
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