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earlier

/ˈɜːrliər/
ear · li · er ˈɜːr · li · ər
English Definition
adj./adv. before the usual or expected time
中文释义
更早的,较早地
Significado en Español
más temprano, anterior
한국어 뜻
더 일찍, 이전의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sớm hơn, trước đó
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “earlier”:

  1. A subsequent
  2. B later
  3. C future
  4. D previous
Show answer

D — previous. “earlier” means adj./adv. before the usual or expected time

Common questions about “earlier”

What does “earlier” mean?

earlier — adj./adv. before the usual or expected time. In Chinese: 更早的,较早地.

How do you pronounce “earlier”?

earlier is pronounced /ˈɜːrliər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ear · li · er.

Is “earlier” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. earlier appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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