earlier
English edit
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈɝliɚ/
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- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈɜː.lɪə/
- Hyphenation: ear‧li‧er
Adjective edit
earlier
- comparative form of early: more early
- occurring previously
- I shall be late because I missed the earlier train.
- 2019 February 3, “UN Study: China, US, Japan Lead World AI Development”, in Voice of America[1], archived from the original on 7 February 2019:
- Machine learning uses computer algorithms to teach machines to make independent decisions by learning from earlier or existing behavior.
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Translations edit
occurring previously
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Adverb edit
earlier
- comparative form of early: more early
- previously; before now; sooner
- I shall be late because I didn't start earlier.
- They were looking for some measuring equipment they had placed in the ice earlier.
Translations edit
previously; before now; sooner
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