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[ adjective ] (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early
Synonyms Examples "a fashion popular in earlier times" "his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher" "Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera" Used in print (Arlin Turner, "William Faulkner, Southern Novelist"...)His earliest work reflected heavy influences from English and continental writers . Related terms |
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[ adverb ] with the least delay
Synonyms Examples "the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M." Used in print ([Anonymous,] "The Attack on Employee Services"...)And so deadheads on the payroll can be eased out at the earliest possible age . |
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