earlier — adj. occurring at a prior time; as, on earlier occasions. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
earlier — index antecedent, back (in arrears), before mentioned, former, heretofore, last (preceding) … Law dictionary
earlier — [[t]ɜ͟ː(r)liə(r)[/t]] ♦♦ 1) Earlier is the comparative of early. 2) ADV COMPAR: ADV with v, ADV with cl, oft amount ADV Earlier is used to refer to a point or period in time before the present or before the one you are talking about. As mentioned … English dictionary
earlier — I adjective (comparative and superlative of early ) more early than; most early a fashion popular in earlier times his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher Verdi s earliest and most raucous opera • Syn: ↑earliest • Similar to: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
earlier — ear|li|er1 [ ɜrliər ] adverb *** used for referring to a time before the present or before the time you are talking about: A few days earlier, he had assured me that he didn t want to come. earlier ear|li|er 2 [ ɜrliər ] adjective ** happening… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
earlier — I UK [ˈɜː(r)lɪə(r)] / US [ˈɜrlɪər] adverb *** at a time before the present or before the time you are talking about A few days earlier, he had assured me that he didn t want to come. II UK [ˈɜː(r)lɪə(r)] / US [ˈɜrlɪər] adjective ** happening… … English dictionary
earlier — [ˈɜːliə] adv 1) used for referring to a time before the present or before the time that you are talking about A few days earlier, he had been in London.[/ex] earlier adj 2) an earlier period in history[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Earlier — Early Ear ly, a. [Compar. {Earlier} ([ e]r l[i^]*[ e]r); superl. {Earliest}.] [OE. earlich. [root]204. See {Early}, adv.] 1. In advance of the usual or appointed time; in good season; prior in time; among or near the first; opposed to {late}; as … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
earlier — 1. adjective occurring previously I shall be late because I missed the earlier train. 2. adverb previously; before now; sooner I shall be late because I didnt start earlier … Wiktionary
earlier on — ► early (or earlier) on at an early (or earlier) stage. Main Entry: ↑early … English terms dictionary
earlier on — adverb : previously, before I told you yes earlier on * * * earlier on Previously • • • Main Entry: ↑early … Useful english dictionary
