Another word for early
early
modif.
Near the beginning
initial, first, ancient, prehistoric, primitive, primeval, primal, pioneer, pioneering, trailblazing, beginning, prime, new, fresh, budding, raw; see also old 3.
Sooner than might have been expected
premature(ly), beforehand, in advance, ahead, far ahead, before the time, ahead of time, quick, precocious, preceding, anticipatory, advanced, too soon, untimely, unanticipated, immediate, unexpected, precipitant, speedy, hasty, before the appointed time, in good time, on time, direct, prompt(ly), punctual(ly), briefly, shortly, presently, in the bud, unhatched, immature, unlooked-for, betimes, bright and early*, with the birds*, on the dot*, pronto*, with time to spare*.
Maturing soon
dwarf, bush, quick-maturing, early-maturing, early-flowering, hardy, short-stemmed, spring, frostproof, northern.
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Another word for early
At or near the start of a period, development, or series:
beginning, first, initial. See startOf, existing, or occurring in a distant period:
ancient, antediluvian, primitive. See startDeveloping, occurring, or appearing before the expected time:
precocious, premature, untimely. See time
Before the expected time:
ahead, beforehand, betimes. Idioms: ahead of time, in advance, with time to spare. See time
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