At a time in advance of the usual or expected event. / Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time. / Near the start or beginning. / Near the start of the day.

(informal) A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

At a time before expected; sooner than usual. / Soon; in good time; seasonably.

The form of the English language written and spoken from the end of the 15th century to the mid-17th century.

Alternative spelling of ear lobe

(idiomatic) A person who wakes early or arrives early, typically before most others.

(baseball) The first, second, and third innings. / The early stages of any project or extended event.

comparative form of early: more early / occurring previously

comparative form of early: more early / previously; before now; sooner

superlative form of early: most early