arriving, or done before the usual, expected or planned time. You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. The bus was ten minutes early. He learnt to play the piano at an early age. Let's make an early start tomorrow. She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). More @Wikipedia
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