earliest
word · lemma: early
/ˈɝɫiəst/
/ˈɜːlɪəst/
Definition
The superlative form of 'early', meaning the first or soonest in time. Used to talk about the first possible moment something happens or can be done.
Usage & Nuances
'Earliest' is used to compare times or dates, especially in schedules and arrangements. Common phrases: 'at the earliest', 'by the earliest', 'the earliest time'. It can refer to a person's action ('the earliest you can arrive') or to events/events in history ('the earliest records').
Spanish: más temprano - lo antes posiblePortuguese (BR): mais cedo - o mais cedo possívelPortuguese (PT): mais cedo - o mais cedo possívelChinese (Simplified): 最早Chinese (Traditional): 最早Hindi: सबसे जल्दीArabic: أبكر - في أقرب وقتBengali: সবচেয়ে আগে - সবচেয়ে তাড়াতাড়িRussian: самый ранний - как можно раньшеJapanese: 最も早いVietnamese: sớm nhấtKorean: 가장 이른Turkish: en erkenUrdu: سب سے پہلےIndonesian: paling awal
Example Sentences
This is the earliest bus you can take.
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What is the earliest time you can meet?
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The earliest flowers bloom in spring.
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Let me know your earliest available date.
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He finished his homework at the earliest possible moment.
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Please reply at your earliest convenience.
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