早い — meaning in English

English meaning

• early adj Happening or arriving before the expected or usual time.
• fast adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
• quick adj Moving or happening fast.

Senses

早い is used for these senses in English:

• early At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
• fast Ahead of the correct time or schedule. [from 19th c.]
• let's go (colloquial) Hurry up; be quick.
• quick Occurring in a short time; happening or done rapidly.

early — full definition

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

fast — full definition

1. adj Moving or able to move at high speed; quick.
2. adj Fixed firmly in place; not easily moved.
3. adv Quickly, or with great speed.
4. verb To go without food, often for religious, health, or medical reasons.
5. noun A period of abstaining from food.

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