earlier

Meanings

• adjective

  Preceding in time; former; earlier in time or order.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with earlier
pearls , earls , whales

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Homophones

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1. earl (English) : A nobleman ranking below a baron and above a lord.
   

2. earlier (English) : Preceding in time; former; earlier in time or order.
   

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Variants

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earlier , earliest , early , earliness , earlinesses

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Forms

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earlier, earlierly

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Etymology

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Before 12th century, from Old English ealra 'all' + ger 'time'; akin to Old High German alar 'entire, entire body' and German alter 'older'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'earlier' is an adjective.

2. The word 'earlier' comes from Old English.

3. The word 'earlier' has the same origin as the word 'alter'.

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Related Concepts

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1. chronology: The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence, especially in a historical narrative.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'earlier' is often used to describe events, actions, or situations that occurred before a certain point in time. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the narrator, Nick Carraway, often refers to events that took place 'earlier' in the summer.

How to Memorize "earlier"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a timeline with earlier events placed before later events.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'earlier' with the concept of 'preceding in time'.
   - Imagine a clock with the earlier time setting being before the later time setting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Early Bird Gets An Early Worm' to remember that 'earlier' means 'preceding in time'.

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