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Earlier

/ˈɜːr.li.ər/adjective / adverb
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Earlier means happening or done before the usual or expected time, often used to denote a point in the past relative to another. In modern contexts, it adds clarity to timelines in everything from casual conversations to complex project management, helping to emphasize precedence without overwhelming detail.

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