I.early [Brit ˈəːli, Am ˈərli] ADJ
1. early (one of the first):
- premier/-ière
2. early (sooner than usual):
- at your earliest convenience form
3. early (in period of time):
II.early [Brit ˈəːli, Am ˈərli] ADV
1. early (in period of time):
- ‘post Brit early for Christmas’