8.4.5.3.1 Early

Use this domain for words that indicate that something happens early--before the expected time, before the usual time, or before the time that was agreed on. Some words may include the idea that it is good that the event happened early. Other words may include the idea that it is bad that the event happened early.

  • What words indicate that something happens early?
    early (adv), ahead of time, ahead of schedule, in good time,
  • What words describe something that happens early?
    early (adj),
  • What words refer to something happening early?
    be early,
  • What words indicate that something happens too early?
    too early, too soon, untimely, premature, prematurely, jump the gun,
  • What words indicate that something happens early in the morning?
    early, first thing, at the crack of dawn, bright and early,
  • What words indicate that something will happen no earlier than a particular time?
    at the earliest, no earlier than,