请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 earliest
释义

early

1 of 2

adverb

ear·​ly ˈər-lē How to pronounce early (audio)
earlier; earliest
1
a
: near the beginning of a period of time
awoke early in the morning
b
: near the beginning of a course, process, or series
early in his senatorial career
2
a
: before the usual or expected time
the train arrived early
b
archaic : soon
c
: sooner than related forms
these apples bear early

early

2 of 2

adjective

earlier; earliest
1
a
: of, relating to, or occurring near the beginning of a period of time, a development, or a series
in the early evening
the early symptoms of the disease
b(1)
: distant in past time
(2)
: primitive
early tools
2
a
: occurring before the usual or expected time
an early arrival
b
: occurring in the near future
at your earliest convenience
c
: maturing or producing sooner than related forms
an early peach
earliness noun

Synonyms

Adverb

  • beforehand
  • inopportunely
  • precociously
  • prematurely
  • unseasonably

Adjective

  • ancient
  • primal
  • primeval
  • primitive
  • primordial
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adverb Early in his career he moved to the city. a word first recorded early in the 17th century They were trailing by a touchdown early in the fourth quarter. The package should be arriving early next week. She arrived early to help with the preparations. I got up early to finish packing. Adjective the early symptoms of the disease The early part of the book is better than the later part. We had an early spring this year. We're early. The show doesn't start for half an hour. I've always been an early riser. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Milwaukee also brought back Alex Jackson, who played five games for the Brewers early in 2022 when Caratini was sidelined by COVID-19, and has minor-leaguer Brian Navarreto in camp. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2023 Best highlights James threw the ball off the glass with his left hand around Donovan Mitchell, caught the ball with his left hand and threw down a two-handed dunk early in the first quarter. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2023 Some states have attempted to deal with an aging prison population through compassionate release programs, and others let out inmates early in 2020 because of Covid concerns. Allie Pitchon, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2023 Disney’s box office domination has started early in 2023. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 Feb. 2023 Disney’s Avatar: The Way of Water, which debuted in December, dominated the box office early in 2023. Christopher Palmeri, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2023 Danko built off that momentum early in the third period with a second takedown, closing out a 4-1 win. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2023 But an overly aggressive takeout slide by Manny Machado early in the ‘17 season led to a long battle with knee pain that still continues. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Feb. 2023 Washington took its largest lead at 55-38 early in the fourth when Oregon State made a sustained run. oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2023
Adjective
From their early beginnings in the industry to their dating lives, here's everything to know about the cast before the show returns. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2023 Driving the interest are early-stage studies showing that the drug can rapidly and dramatically relieve symptoms of depression. Chris Hamby, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2023 Some early structures were also destroyed by fires, in part because local authorities refused to extend fire services and plumbing. Nick Tabor, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Feb. 2023 Ben-Gvir made an early career of stoking that kind of hatred. Ruth Margalit, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2023 More information and tickets are available at reeldealfilmfestival.com; note that some events have early ticket-sales deadlines. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2023 Senturia is a serial entrepreneur who invests in early stage technology companies. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2023 Two years after our swim, a twinge in my father’s leg signaled the early stages of ALS. Hannah Selinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2023 Financial reporting: Ian Allison and Tracy Wang of CoinDesk for their early exposés of crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, who is now facing federal fraud charges. Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2023 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English erly, from Old English ǣrlīce, from ǣr early, soon — more at ere

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

early

1 of 2 adverb
ear·​ly ˈər-lē How to pronounce early (audio)
earlier; earliest
1
: near the beginning of a period of time or of a process or series
woke up early
2
: before the usual or expected time
arrived early

early

2 of 2 adjective
earlier; earliest
1
a
: of, relating to, or occurring near the beginning of a period of time, a development, or a series
in the early evening
b
: primitive
early art forms
2
a
: occurring before the usual or expected time
had an early winter
b
: maturing or producing sooner than related forms
an early peach
earliness noun

Biographical Definition

Early

biographical name

Ear·​ly ˈər-lē How to pronounce Early (audio)
Ju*bal ˈjü-bəl How to pronounce Early (audio) Anderson 1816–1894 American Confederate general

earliest

adjective

as in first
coming before all others in time or order the earliest computers were massive machines that practically filled up a room

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • first
  • initial
  • original
  • foremost
  • inaugural
  • maiden
  • previous
  • early
  • pioneer
  • premier
  • primary
  • preceding
  • headmost
  • ancient
  • primeval
  • prime
  • primordial
  • primitive
  • leadoff
  • antecedent
  • primal
  • virgin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • last
  • latest
  • latter
  • final
  • ultimate
  • late
  • subsequent
  • following
  • terminal
  • advanced
  • succeeding
  • terminating
  • consequent
  • ensuing
  • penultimate
See More
随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/11/12 0:16:20