EARLIER
Scrabble letter values: E1A1R1L1I1E1R1 = 7
Definition
- adjective (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than. — synonyms: earliest
- adverb earlier in time. — synonyms: before
- adverb comparatives of `soon' or `early'. — synonyms: sooner
- adverb before now. — synonyms: in_the_first_place, in_the_beginning, to_begin_with, originally
Examples
- “most early”
- “a fashion popular in earlier times”
- “his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher”