Earlier Definition
earlier
adverb
- earlier in time; previously; "I had known her before"; "as I said before"; "he called me the day before but your call had come even earlier"; "her parents had died four years earlier"; "I mentioned that problem earlier"
- comparatives of `soon' or `early'; "Come a little sooner, if you can"; "came earlier than I expected"
- before now; "why didn't you tell me in the first place?"
adjective
- (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early; "a fashion popular in earlier times"; "his earlier work reflects the influence of his teacher"; "Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera"
"Earlier" in song lyrics
See how earlier is used in real songs:
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"Damn I need to eat some food, hamburgler, I forgot what I was saying earlier"
Mr. SOS — Let's Go Get Stoned -
"About two hour's earlier"
Mystic — Fatherless Child -
"Word! It's gettin dark a little earlier"
Random a/k/a Mega Ran f/ Phill Harmonix — Christmas Is Coming
Words that rhyme with earlier
Usage tips for "earlier"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "earlier" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for earlier to find words that pair well.