earliest

/ˈʌrliɪst/
/ˈʌliɪst/
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Definitions of earliest
  1. adjective
    (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early
    “Verdi's earliest and most raucous opera”
    synonyms: earlier
    early
    at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
  2. adverb
    with the least delay
    synonyms: soonest
Pronunciation
US
/ˈʌrliɪst/
UK
/ˈʌliɪst/
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