🇬🇧 Early meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“Early” means something happens sooner than it normally would or before the time you thought it would happen. For example, if you wake up before your alarm clock rings, that means you woke up early. It’s like being ahead of time!

I was early for the dentist, which gave me extra time to be nervous.

Dad woke up early to exercise, but his muscles sent him back to bed.

I arrived early at the zoo, and the penguins weren’t ready for visitors. They were still fixing their hair.

Sara woke up early to feed her cat, but the cat told her to come back later.

I finished cleaning my room early, which is strange because I never started.

He woke early. The house was very quiet. The early sun was gold. He made an early cup of tea, and an early bird sat on the window. He walked to the park early to give the bird a piece of bread. The bird ate, then flew. He smiled, glad he came early.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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