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earliest

SayUR-lee-ist/ˈɝ.li.ɪst/UK/ˈɜː.li.ɪst/

2 meanings of earliest

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Superlative of early. Use it for the one that comes before all the others in time.

    The earliest bus leaves at five in the morning.

    Our earliest memories often involve family.

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  2. 2
    adverb
    Superlative of early. Use it to say something happens before everything else.

    Of all the runners, she crossed the line earliest.

    Whoever wakes earliest gets the first cup of coffee.

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earliest is a form of early

early, adjective: Near the beginning of a period of time or of something that is happening. Full entry

Forms
earlyearlier comparativeearliest superlative
Spelling
early → earliest: change y to i, add -est

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