earlier
Translation
earlier, previously
Examples
I should have woken up earlier.
I should have woken up earlier.
He arrived at an earlier time.
He arrived at an earlier time.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) before the present time or before the usual time. I saw her earlier today.
((adjective)) happening or done before the usual or expected time. We caught an earlier train.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sooner, previously; Antonyms: later
Etymology
The comparative form of 'early'. From 'early' + the comparative suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
This is just the comparative of 'early'. Think of it as 'more early'.