Synonym: back, beforetime, in advance, in the past, late. Similar words: nearly, not nearly, early warning, regularly, similarly, particularly, year after year, garlic. Meaning: ['ɜːlɪ] 
adj. 1. at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time 2. being or occurring at an early stage of development 3. belonging to the distant past 4. very young 5. of an early stage in the development of a language or literature 6. expected in the near future. adv. 1. during an early stage 2. before the usual time or the time expected 3. in good time.
adj. 1. at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time 2. being or occurring at an early stage of development 3. belonging to the distant past 4. very young 5. of an early stage in the development of a language or literature 6. expected in the near future. adv. 1. during an early stage 2. before the usual time or the time expected 3. in good time. 
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151, Two trains collided head-on in north-eastern Germany early this morning.
152, For some reason we all have to come in early tomorrow.
153, All the advantage isn't in running fast, but rather in getting an early start.
154, A bomb planted in a garbage can exploded early today.
155, For what it's worth, it's never too late, or in my case, too early, to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit,[sentence dictionary] start whenever you want.
156, It's a real strain having to get up so early!
157, The government intends to wind the scheme down in early spring.
158, We have to get up early to catch the tide.
159, He's awaiting trial, which is expected to begin early next year.
160, These figures kill off any lingering hopes of an early economic recovery.
161, It has been suggested that bright children take their exams early.