English adjective: earliest | |||
1. | earliest (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early | ||
Samples | A fashion popular in earlier times. His earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher. Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera. | ||
Synonyms | earlier | ||
Similar | early | ||
Domain usage | comparative, comparative degree | ||
Antonyms | late, middle | ||
English adverb: earliest | |||
1. | earliest with the least delay | ||
Samples | The soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.. | ||
Synonyms | soonest | ||