early

  1. Adjective.  At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
  2. Adjective.  Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on-time.
  3. Adjective.  Near the start or beginning.
  4. Adverb.  At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
  5. Noun.  A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

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