adj.
1.at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
2.being or occurring at an early stage of development
3.of the distant past
4.very young
5.of an early stage in the development of a language or literature
6.expected in the near future early adv.
1.during an early stage
2.before the usual time or the time expected
3.in good time
Idiom of the Day
bring out (something) or bring (something) out
to make something available, to introduce something to the public
The woman brought out some snacks for the children. The computer company brought out a new computer last month.