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 | ||