Early
Example: The early settlers built houses near the river.
Definition
"Early" describes something happening or existing near the beginning of a period, event, or process. For example, in history, "early" settlers refer to those who arrived and established communities at the initial stages of exploration or colonization.
Etymology
The word "early" comes from the Old English word 'ǣrlice,' which means 'before the usual or expected time.' It is related to 'ǣr,' meaning 'before' or 'early.' Did you know that the sense of 'early' has remained quite stable over centuries, consistently referring to the start or beginning of something?
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"Early" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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