ஆங்கிலம்

early

gb/ˈɚli/ us/ˈɚli/
A1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective A1 property
1

Happening sooner than usual

Happening before the normal or planned time.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [something] is early
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'early' with 'soon'. 'Early' refers to before an expected or scheduled time, while 'soon' means in a short time from now.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
premature (Implies too soon, often in a negative or problematic sense.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
late (Happening after the expected or usual time.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
early morning |early start |early arrival |early stages |early signs
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |time |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • We caught an early train to the city.
  • She made an early decision to accept the job.
  • The project finished two weeks early.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I got to the meeting early.
  • He woke up early today.
  • The bus came early this morning.
adverb A1 property
2

Before the expected time

Before the normal or planned time.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: arrive/finish/start early
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes use 'before' instead of 'early' when talking about arrival times. 'Before' needs a reference point (e.g., before 8 o’clock), while 'early' does not.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
prematurely (Formally means before the proper or expected time.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
late (After the expected or usual time.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
arrive early |finish early |leave early
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily life |time |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • I arrived early to get a good seat.
  • The meeting ended early because everyone agreed.
  • Try to leave work early today.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I came to class early.
  • She finished her lunch early.
  • We left the party early.
adjective A2 property
3

Near start of period

Happening near the start of a time or event.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the early [period/stage/phase]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
initial (Refers to the very first stages of something.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
late-stage (Refers to the end part of a process or period.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
early years |early stages |early days
கருப்பொருள்கள்
time |history |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • He showed great talent in his early years.
  • The company struggled in its early days.
  • This painting is from Picasso’s early period.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I met her in my early school years.
  • The movie was boring in the early part.
  • He worked hard in the early days of his job.
adjective B1 property
4

Initial stage of development

At the first stage of growth or progress.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: in the early [development/stages] of [something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
incipient (Formal term for beginning to exist or become apparent.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
advanced (At a later or more developed stage.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
early development |early symptoms |early signs
கருப்பொருள்கள்
science |time |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • Doctors detected the disease at an early stage.
  • The technology is still in its early development.
  • We need to address problems in their early phases.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • The baby is in an early stage of walking.
  • They found cancer at an early stage.
  • This idea is still in an early step.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
early
IPA
GB/ˈɚli/
US/ˈɚli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
early (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (early)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: early
  • Comparative: earlier
  • Superlative: earliest
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
earlier adjective earliest adjective
Related words
premature adjective B2 prematurely adverb
Negative and opposite forms
late adjective A1
Advanced or less common
earliness noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

at the earliest opportunity

1
/ˈæt ðə ˈɚliɪst ˌɑpɚtˈunɪti/
fixed phrase

As soon as possible after event

As soon as you can after something happens.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • Please reply at the earliest opportunity.
  • We will contact you at the earliest opportunity.

early on

1
/ˈɚli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

At an initial stage/time

At the beginning of something.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We realized early on that this would be difficult.
  • She showed talent early on in her career.

in the early days

1
/ˈɪn ðə ˈɚli dˈeɪz/
fixed phrase

During first period of existence/development

In the first period of something’s life or growth.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • In the early days of the internet, few people had email.
  • The company faced many challenges in the early days.

bright and early

1
/bɹˈaɪt ˈænd ˈɚli/
idiom

very early in the morning

Happening early in the morning, usually with energy or readiness.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We’ll leave bright and early tomorrow morning.
  • She arrived at the office bright and early to prepare for the meeting.

bright and early

2
/bɹˈaɪt ˈænd ˈɚli/
idiom informal

Very early in morning

Very early in the morning.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • We set off bright and early to beat the traffic.
  • He likes to get up bright and early for a run.

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