earliest

Definition of Earliest in English :

Adjective

1. earlier, earliest

(comparative and superlative of early') more early than; most early

Example Sentences:
'a fashion popular in earlier times'
'his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher'
'Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera'

earlier

Adverb

2. earliest, soonest

with the least delay

Example Sentences:
'the soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.'

soonest

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Earliest

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superlative adjective

1. early

noun

2.

the soonest date or time possible for something to be done or for something to happen

The earliest I could start would be 1 October.

3. at the earliest

Earliest

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adj. ear·li·er, ear·li·est

1. Of or occurring near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events: in the early morning; scored two runs in the early innings.

2.

a. Of or belonging to a previous or remote period of time: the early inhabitants of the British Isles.

b. Of or belonging to an initial stage of development: an early form of life; an early computer.

3. Occurring, developing, or appearing before the expected or usual time: an early spring; an early retirement.

4. Maturing or developing relatively soon: an early variety of tomato.

5. Occurring in the near future: hoped for an early end to the negotiations.

adv. ear·lier, ear·liest

1.

a. Near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events: departed early in the day; scored important victories early in the campaign.

b. At or near the beginning of the morning: She never used to get up so early.

2. At or during a remote or initial period: decided very early to go into medicine.

3. Before the expected or usual time: arrived at the meeting a few minutes early.

4. Soon in relation to others of its kind: a rose that was cultivated to bloom early.

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