LEARNit Dictionary

early

adjective
A1
OPAL
OPAL
1
A1
near the beginning of a period of time, an event etc.
ابتدایی, زودهنگام, نخستین
2
A1
arriving, or done before the usual, expected or planned time
زود, زودهنگام, پیش از موعد
You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven.
The bus was ten minutes early.
an early breakfast
He learnt to play the piano at an early age.
Let's make an early start tomorrow.
She's an early riser.
early potatoes
see also early night
3
A1
belonging to the beginning of a period of history or a cultural movement
ابتدایی, اولیه, آغازین, نخستین
The gallery has an unrivalled collection of early twentieth-century art.
the early modern period from the fifteenth to the eighteenth century
The main construction of the fort belongs to the early medieval period.
The painting is a fine example of early Impressionism.
opposite late
adverb
A1
1
A1
near the beginning of a period of time, an event, a piece of work, etc.
زود, زودهنگام, در مراحل اولیه
opposite late
2
A1
before the usual, expected or planned time
زود, پیش از موعد, قبل از زمان مقرر, قبل از موعد
Why don't you go home early if you're not feeling well?
Get there early to make sure you get good seats.
The bus came five minutes early.
I woke up early this morning.
I have to get up ridiculously early.
She went to bed early.
The baby arrived earlier than expected.
I arrived a few minutes early for my interview.
early flowering plants
The summer is starting earlier and earlier each year.
opposite late
3
A2
before the present time or the time mentioned
زود, پیش از موعد
As I said earlier…
As mentioned/noted/described earlier…
a week earlier
She had seen him earlier in the day.
opposite later