earlier
earlier
at a time before now or before another time
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earlier with Russian translation
earlier usage examples
Я пришёл раньше, чем планировал.
I arrived earlier than I planned.
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earlier synonyms
What's the difference between earlier / previously / before / beforehand / sooner
the same as the headword; refers to a time before now or before another time
I arrived earlier than usual.
used when referring to something that happened or existed before a specific time, often in formal or written language
He had previously worked in London.
very general; can mean earlier in time, but is also used for order, priority, and other meanings
I've seen this movie before.
means before the needed time, especially in preparation
Please let me know beforehand if you're coming.
means earlier than expected or earlier than another point in time
I wish I had left sooner.
formal word for earlier in time or in order
Prior approval is required.
informal phrase meaning at an earlier point in time, often in conversation
Earlier on, I spoke to John about it.
means before the expected or required time, with a focus on preparation
We finished the work ahead of time.
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How to pronounce earlier and what this word means
earlier means earlier. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce earlier
/ˈɜːliə/
earlier translation
earlier
earlier examples
I arrived earlier than I planned.
earlier transcription
/ˈɜːliə/, /ˈɝːliər/
Questions about this word
earlier meaning: what does it mean?
at a time before now or before another time
earlier pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
earlier is pronounced as /ˈɜːliə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
earlier definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I arrived earlier than I planned. Translation: Я пришёл раньше, чем планировал.
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