early
adverb
in or during the first part of a period of time, a course of action, a series of events, etc..
earliness
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a word derived from
early.
Example Sentences
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Grahame Madge, a spokesperson for Britain's Met Office, told AFP: "This is very early, and possibly that earliness is triggered by the amplitude of the El Nino event in the Pacific."
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
No matter the earliness of the hour or the length of the line, the staff is all smiles and a paradigm of efficiency.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 28, 2022
While it’s great that your friend is aware of the roots of her chronic earliness, it sounds like she’s trying to use that as an excuse for never changing her behavior.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2019
Normally, the earliness of the developmental stage can be of some solace to a grieving woman who wants a baby, but not if she’s surrounded by all the trappings of a funeral.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2016
Every seat and all standing room was occupied, rich and poor sharing alike according to the earliness of their arrival.
From E.P. Roe: Reminiscences of his Life by Mary A. Roe
