adj. Function: adverb
1 at or nearly at the beginning of a period, course, process, or series FF1C; it is much too early to guess the outcome FF1E;
Synonyms: betimes, seasonably, soon, timely
Related Words: first
2 in advance of the expected or usual time FF1C; these apples bear early and heavy FF1E;
Synonyms: betimes, oversoon, prematurely
Related Words: beforehand
Idioms: ahead of time, bright and early