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Earlier Meaning for Kids

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What Does Earlier Mean?

Adjective

  • Before the usual time or sooner than expected.
  • Near the beginning of something.

Adverb

  • Sooner than expected or usual.
  • In good time or soon.

Earlier — Full Explanation

Earlier means something that happened before another time. For example, if you woke up at 7 AM and had breakfast at 8 AM, you woke up earlier than you had breakfast.

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Related Words

before first past

Earlier Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
पहले (pehle)

pehle

पहले (pehle)

pehle

जल्दी (jaldi)

jaldi

Earlier Synonyms

first prematurely

Earlier Antonyms

late tardily

Earlier in Sentences

  • I got to school earlier than my friends.
  • We started the game earlier than planned.
  • She finished her homework earlier than I did.
  • The movie started earlier than I expected.
  • I woke up earlier to see the sunrise.

Earlier Story for Kids

Squeaky's Adventure

Once upon a time, in a bright and cheerful village, there lived a little squirrel named Squeaky. Squeaky loved to wake up earlier than everyone else. While the sun was just peeking over the hills, he would scamper around, collecting acorns and singing sweet songs.

One day, he found a shiny, golden acorn that sparkled in the morning light! Squeaky was so excited! He decided to share it with his friends. They all gathered, and together they made a delicious acorn pie. Waking up earlier brought them all together for a fun adventure!

A Lesson to Remember!

So, remember, sometimes being early can lead to wonderful surprises!

Frequently Asked Questions About Earlier

What does 'earlier' mean?
The word 'earlier' means something that happened before a certain time or before something else.
How do you pronounce 'earlier'?
You pronounce 'earlier' like this: 'UR-lee-er'.
What is the origin of the word 'earlier'?
The word 'earlier' comes from the word 'early', which means happening soon or before the usual time.
What is the meaning of 'earlier' in Bengali?
The word 'earlier' in Bengali is 'পূর্বে' (Pūrbē).

Facts & Quotes About Earlier

Fact: Did you know that waking up earlier can give you more time to play and learn?
Proverb: The early bird catches the worm. (This means that those who start early have an advantage.)
Quote: "The early bird gets the worm." - William Camden