Earlier synonyms

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previously
At a time in the past
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previous
(Informal) Premature; occurring too soon.
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ago (related)
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sooner
Comparative form of soon: more soon
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time (related)
A continuous, measurable quantity in which events occur in a sequence proceeding from the past through the present to the future.
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yet
Up to this time
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prior
Preceding in importance or value:
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formerly
Going before
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preceding (related)
Occurring before or in front of something else, in time, place, rank or sequence.
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already
Going before
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antecedent
Earlier, either in time or order.
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anterior
Placed before or in front.
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before
Going before
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precedent
(Now rare) Coming before in a particular order or arrangement; preceding, foregoing. [from 15th c.]
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foregoing
Said, written, or encountered just before; previous:
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former
The definition of former is something that happened in the past or a previously held role.
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past
(Grammar) Of, relating to, or being a verb tense or form used to express an action or condition prior to the time it is expressed.
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erstwhile
At a time in the past
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once
At a time in the past
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aforetime
At a time in the past
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heretofore
Up to this time
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precede (related)
Going before
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in-the-first-place
before now
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in the beginning
before now
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to begin with
before now
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originally
before now
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hardier
Courageous; intrepid.
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hastier
Done or made with haste; quick; hurried
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speedier
Characterized by a rapid or swift motion.
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quicker
Reacting immediately and sharply:
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rawer
New or inexperienced. [from 16th c.]
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fresher
New to one's experience; not encountered before:
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newer
The definition of new is coming into being for the first time.
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later (antonym)
Occurring at an advanced hour, especially well into the evening or night:
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tardier (antonym)
Late; overdue or delayed.
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slower (antonym)
Not hasty, quick, ready, or prompt
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older (related)
Made or produced some time ago; not new
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last (related)
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early (related)
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in-the-past (related)
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several-times (related)
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beforehand
In anticipation.
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beforetime
At a time in the past
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earliest
Superlative form of early: most early
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  • It wasn't the same place or time as my earlier dreams.

  • "I'm sorry I didn't get up earlier," Carmen said.

  • We would have arrived earlier if we'd driven.

  • The radio bit was some weeks earlier and he felt the hub-bub had blown over.

  • Other sessions were tried earlier but when Howie couldn't sleep, Quinn accused him of not working hard enough Martha said.

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