Basic Details
Word: Early
Part of Speech: Adjective and Adverb
Meaning: Happening or done before the usual time.
Synonyms: Prompt, premature, beforehand
Antonyms: Late, delayed, tardy
Idioms and Phrases
- The early bird catches the worm: This means that those who start early have an advantage. Example: "She always wakes up at dawn because she believes the early bird catches the worm."
- Early days: Referring to something that is still in the beginning stages or not fully developed. Example: "It's still early days for the project, so we need to be patient."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I like to wake up early so I can enjoy the quiet morning.
Example 2: The movie starts early tonight, so we should leave soon.
Example 3: She arrived early to the party to help with the decorations.
Fun Fact
The word "early" comes from the Old English "rlice," which means "before". It has been used in the English language for many centuries to indicate something happening at a time preceding the expected moment.
Famous Quote
"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese." - Steven Wright
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "early" mean?
a) Happening after the usual time
b) Happening before the usual time
c) Happening at the normal time
d) Happening quickly
Answer: b) Happening before the usual time
2. Which of these is a synonym of "early"?
a) Late
b) Tardy
c) Prompt
d) Delayed
Answer: c) Prompt
3. What is an antonym of "early"?
a) Late
b) Preceding
c) Prompt
d) On time
Answer: a) Late
4. Which sentence uses "early" correctly?
a) She woke up early to watch the sunrise.
b) He is late for school every day.
c) I finished the homework early last night.
d) Both a and c
Answer: d) Both a and c
5. What does the idiom "the early bird catches the worm" mean?
a) Those who wake up late achieve more.
b) Those who start early have a better chance at success.
c) Birds like to catch worms.
d) Worms come out in the morning.
Answer: b) Those who start early have a better chance at success.
