early

• Refere-se ao que acontece ou existe no início de um período de tempo, ou antes do tempo esperado ou habitual.

Describes something that happens or exists near the beginning of a period of time, or before the expected or usual time.

1. Before expected timeA1formal

   Happening or done before the usual or expected time.

   Antecipado

   • She arrived early for the meeting.
   • The early bird catches the worm.
   • He finished his work early today.

   Sinônimosahead of timebeforehandbetimesin advancepremature

   Antônimostardy

2. A1formal

   Happening near the beginning of a period of time, process, or sequence.

   Inicial

   • The early morning hours are very quiet.
   • In the early stages of the project, we faced many challenges.
   • Early spring is a beautiful time of year.

   Sinônimosfirstinitialintroductoryopeningpreliminary

3. First or initialA2formal

   Relating to the first part of a period or development.

   Inicial

   • The early chapters of the book are the most exciting.
   • Early results from the experiment are promising.
   • His early works were not very successful.

   Sinônimosbeginningfirstinitialintroductorypreliminaryprimary

   Antônimosfinallastlatter

• Advérbio que significa «antes do tempo esperado ou habitual» ou «perto do início de um período de tempo». Usado para descrever quando uma ação ocorre, muitas vezes indicando pontualidade ou antecipação.

An adverb meaning "before the expected or usual time" or "near the beginning of a period of time." It is used to describe when an action occurs, often indicating promptness or timeliness.

1. Before the expected timeA1formal

   At or near the beginning of a period of time, or before the usual or expected time.

   Cedo

   • She arrived early for the meeting.
   • He woke up early to go for a run.
   • The train came early this morning.

   Sinônimosahead of timebeforehandbetimesin advanceprematurelytoo soon

2. Near the beginningA1formal

   In the first part of a period of time or sequence.

   No início

   • Early in the year, we set our goals.
   • The flowers bloom early in spring.
   • Early in the movie, the main character is introduced.

   Sinônimosinitially