Early
Example: We learned about early kings in history class today.
Definition
"Early" as a historical term refers to the initial period or stage in the development of events or eras, such as early kings who ruled at the beginning of a civilization or dynasty. It designates something occurring near the start of a timeline or sequence.
Etymology
The word "early" comes from the Old English 'ærlice,' meaning 'before the usual or expected time.' It is related to 'ær,' meaning 'before' or 'formerly.' Did you know? The term has long been used to describe beginnings, making it perfect for historical contexts like 'early kings.'
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"Early" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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