Pronunciations (2)
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ˈɝ.li.ɪst
Pronunciation notes
- US
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ˈɜː.li.ɪst
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
(comparative and superlative of ‘early’) more early than; most early
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a fashion popular in earlier times
his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher
More examples (1)
Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera
Adverb
with the least delay
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the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.