Earlier vs. Earliest — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Earlier and Earliest
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Earlier
Of or occurring near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events
In the early morning.
Scored two runs in the early innings.
Earliest
Of or occurring near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events
In the early morning.
Scored two runs in the early innings.
Earlier
Of or belonging to a previous or remote period of time
The early inhabitants of the British Isles.
Earliest
Of or belonging to a previous or remote period of time
The early inhabitants of the British Isles.
Earlier
Of or belonging to an initial stage of development
An early form of life.
An early computer.
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Earliest
Of or belonging to an initial stage of development
An early form of life.
An early computer.
Earlier
Occurring, developing, or appearing before the expected or usual time
An early spring.
An early retirement.
Earliest
Occurring, developing, or appearing before the expected or usual time
An early spring.
An early retirement.
Earlier
Maturing or developing relatively soon
An early variety of tomato.
Earliest
Maturing or developing relatively soon
An early variety of tomato.
Earlier
Occurring in the near future
Hoped for an early end to the negotiations.
Earliest
Occurring in the near future
Hoped for an early end to the negotiations.
Earlier
Near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events
Departed early in the day.
Scored important victories early in the campaign.
Earliest
Near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events
Departed early in the day.
Scored important victories early in the campaign.
Earlier
At or near the beginning of the morning
She never used to get up so early.
Earliest
At or near the beginning of the morning
She never used to get up so early.
Earlier
At or during a remote or initial period
Decided very early to go into medicine.
Earliest
At or during a remote or initial period
Decided very early to go into medicine.
Earlier
Before the expected or usual time
Arrived at the meeting a few minutes early.
Earliest
Before the expected or usual time
Arrived at the meeting a few minutes early.
Earlier
Soon in relation to others of its kind
A rose that was cultivated to bloom early.
Earliest
Soon in relation to others of its kind
A rose that was cultivated to bloom early.
Earlier
Occurring previously
I shall be late because I missed the earlier train.
Earliest
Preceding all others in time.
Earlier
Previously; before now; sooner
I shall be late because I didn't start earlier.
They were looking for some measuring equipment they had placed in the ice earlier. File:They were looking for some measuring equipment they had placed in the ice earlier.ogg
Earliest
(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
Earlier
Occurring at a prior time; as, on earlier occasions.
Earliest
With the least delay;
The soonest I can arrive is 3 P.M.
Earlier
(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
Earlier
Earlier in time; previously;
I had known her before
As I said before
He called me the day before but your call had come even earlier
Her parents had died four years earlier
I mentioned that problem earlier
Earlier
Comparatives of `soon' or `early';
Come a little sooner, if you can
Came earlier than I expected
Earlier
Before now;
Why didn't you tell me in the first place?
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