EARLIER


Meaning of EARLIER in English

adverb

1.

Synonyms: before 2, already, erstwhile, formerly, heretofore, once, previously

2.

Synonyms: hitherto 1, as yet, so far, thus far, yet

3.

Synonyms: before 3, beforehand, sooner

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