EARLIER


Meaning of EARLIER in English

adj. Function: 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

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.