earlier

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈɝliɚ/
• (RP) IPA: /ˈɜː.lɪə/

Adjective

1. comparative form of early
2. occurring previously

   I shall be late because I missed the earlier train.

Translations

• German: vorherig
• Italian: precedente
• Portuguese: precedente, anterior

Adverb

1. comparative form of early
2. previously; before now; sooner

   I shall be late because I didn't start earlier.

   They were looking for some measuring equipment they had placed in the ice earlier.

Translations

• French: plus tôt
• German: vorher
• Italian: prima
• Spanish: antes

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