早 — meaning in English

English meaning

• early adj Happening or arriving before the expected or usual time.
• forward adj Located at or moving toward the front.

Senses

早 is used for these senses in English:

• early At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
• early At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
• forward Advanced beyond the usual degree; advanced for the season; precocious.
• long ago At a time in the past, especially the distant past.

early — full definition

1. adj Happening or arriving before the expected or usual time.
2. adv Before the usual or expected time.

forward — full definition

1. adj Located at or moving toward the front.
2. adj Bold or overly confident in manner, sometimes to the point of being pushy.
3. adv Toward the front, or onward in time or progress.
4. verb To send something, such as an email or letter, on to someone else.
5. noun In sports, a player positioned toward the front of the attack, such as in soccer or basketball.

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