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earlier

/ˈɜrliər/
adjective
  1. Happening or existing before the present time or before a particular time.
    • I caught an earlier train to avoid the rush hour.
    • Her earlier paintings were more colorful than her recent ones.
    • The earlier version of the software had fewer features.
Synonyms
previousprior
Antonyms
later
adverb
  1. At a time before the present or before a specified time.
    • I mentioned this problem earlier in the meeting.
    • He had left the office earlier that day.
    • She arrived earlier than expected.
Synonyms
before
Antonyms
later
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