early morning

already at an earlier time

indicates that something happened or existed a long time ago; already for a long time.

early period; early phase; early stage

early morning

Good morning!

at an earlier time; sooner

as soon as possible; at an early date

To get up early.

at dawn, at first light, or very early in the morning

signifying an action done well ahead of the expected or usual time, indicating an early start.

early in the morning; at dawn

Eventually; used in reference to something that is bound to happen at some point.

happening or done sooner than planned or expected

at the earliest possible time; as soon as possible

occurring before the proper or expected time; untimely

the early period of a person's life

early season rice or rice that is at the transplanting stage or still unripe

early in the morning

precocious; early-maturing

at an earlier time or in the past

first thing in the morning; at daybreak

to have a premature birth

To do something as early as possible, at the first opportunity, or before it's too late.

to be in love when one is too young; puppy love

early shift; morning work shift

happening or done too early; occurring before the appropriate or expected time

an infant born before the completion of the normal gestation period, typically before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

a long time ago

morning exercises (physical exercises commonly performed en masse at schools and workplaces in East Asian countries)

to leave early and return late (idiom)

give birth to a son soon (propitiatory compliment to newlyweds)

to age prematurely; the state or process of premature senescence

to die an untimely death; to be cut off in one's prime

the initial stage of pregnancy

to be industrious, rising early and going to bed late

to die at a young age; an untimely death

to leave one's place of work or study before the scheduled finishing time

as soon as possible; at the first opportunity; the sooner the better; before it's too late

a bit earlier