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Meanings of early in English

Portuguese
precoce
Spanish
temprano
Wikidata

At or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time.

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        precoce
        Portuguese
        cedo

        Before the usual time or the time expected.

              cedo

              Belonging to the distant past.

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                    During an early stage.

                          Usage of early in English
                          1
                          Address problems early Report any problems that arise as soon as possible.
                          The South African
                          2
                          Watch for early signs; election years are often good times for investors.
                          Reuters
                          3
                          Keeping track of these health statistics can help catch heart problems early.
                          Reuters
                          4
                          Officials said they needed to focus on a possible early general election.
                          Reuters
                          5
                          We'll return early next year with a new company and new toys.
                          Wired
                          6
                          The case is highly sensitive ahead of elections due early next year.
                          Reuters
                          7
                          However, industry sources said that the deadline may drift into early July.
                          The Irish Times
                          8
                          The police first reported a concerning approach in early September last year.
                          Radio NZ
                          9
                          However, it is early days for the commercial exploitation of this technology.
                          The Guardian
                          10
                          Anti-terrorist police arrested four men in London in early morning raids today.
                          The Irish Times
                          11
                          A company spokesman said it was too early to discuss future products.
                          Reuters
                          12
                          She will return to work in Paris early in the new year.
                          The Irish Times
                          13
                          Water lines were shattered early on, yet people needed water to survive.
                          Reuters
                          14
                          An early look at the day's business news and financial market action.
                          Radio NZ
                          15
                          Mr Mitau said changes are unlikely to happen until early next year.
                          Radio NZ
                          16
                          Current strategies to reduce this problem include early detection and appropriate treatment.
                          Pubmed
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                          Translations for early
                          Spanish
                          temprano
                          Early through the time
                          Early across language varieties
                          Ireland
                          Common
                          New Zealand
                          Common
                          Australia
                          Common
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