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earlier

Pronunciation: [/ˈɝliɚ/]

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earlier: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use earlier in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “time”

(adverb) referring to a time before the present moment. When something happened or existed in the past, it was earlier.

Example

She woke up earlier than usual to prepare for the test.

Example

He arrived late because he left earlier than expected.

Example

Did you finish your homework earlier today?

How to pronounce earlier

Pronunciation: [/ˈɝliɚ/]

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